A Venezuelan migrant who lived in Florida and was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICEfor the acronym in English) after you have lost your Temporary Protected Status (TPS, for the acronym in English). The woman was Sent to a detention center thousands of miles from her family while she waits for her next appointment.
Elimar Teresa Brito-Mejías was on Wednesday, Dec. 3, while she was on her way to Key Largo to the bakery where she worked. As I said Telemundothe agents told her that they would have to take her in once her TPS expired.
In Florida, where I lived, She left behind her husband Giuseppe Ferese, her son Leonardo and her two daughters.
“My mother is not a criminal“He gives us the example not to steal but to be good people,” Leonardo said. “My children are very affected”said Giuseppe for his part.
Elimar said she did not resist when she was detained in Key Largo She was transferred to the Broward County Immigration Detention Center.
After spending 10 days there, They woke her up at 1:30 a.m. along with other inmates to tell them that they would be sent somewhere else.
They were then all handcuffed and taken to the airport. Near the Four hours later, they traveled to Dilley, Texas, where the migrant is currently being held.
Accordingly Telemundothe woman had an appointment for one The hearing on political asylum in the United States was originally scheduled for June 17, 2027.
Even though your TPS had expired, you still had it Your active work permit and your driving license are in order.
“Unfortunately, they face possible arrest.”said Chaviana, a lawyer, about people like Elimar who were left without their TPS.
However, when it comes to deportation, Chaviana explains that the woman is supported because she has one Proceedings pending before an immigration judge.
Elimar must wait for the next step in his process. According to the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) website, the date of his appointment changed It will be January 6, 2026.
This is because, the lawyer explained Authorities are improving procedures for detained people to speed up their trials.
Elimar’s case is one of several Venezuelans registered in the United States who After losing TPS, they face uncertainty.
In a similar story Andreina Rodríguez, her husband José Luis and their daughter Vicky They left their lives in Chicago and returned to Venezuela after losing their legal protection.
The deciding factor was the fear of ICEAndreina said Univision: “I always said, my God, too They catch us and deport us and our daughter stays here. “That was my biggest fear.”.
The family left the country, leaving behind much of what they had built in the United States. “We were packing our bags in the room and I thought, ‘My God, I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to go back.’ I cried nonstop,” Andreina said.
The return to Táchira, Venezuela, was filled with emotions. They welcomed them with llanera music, José Luis’ favorite music, and mariachis, which they said was a relief in the midst of everything they were going through.
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