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Authors, sign in!We will be back in federal immigration court again today. Monica appears for what might be her final hearing. (For more details and background about her, read this, this, this, this, this, this, and this.) Last week Jose received a "voluntary deportation" directive to be fulfilled in 120 days.
Legal counsel is not optimistic that Monica will receive any different determination. Questions, so many questions arise as I consider the future of these wonderful young people.
Both were brought to the United States by their undocumented parents when they were very small children. For years, as a community, we have invested in their growth, education and productivity. Now that they are at the very beginning of adulthood, enrolled in college and eager to learn and to serve, we as a nation cast them out.
Sorry, but I cannot see the sense or the logic in this action.
We need comprehensive immigration reform, an impossibility in the short run. In the meantime, we need the DREAM Act to provide relief, hope and a fair remedy to young people like Monica and Jose.
Please pray for them today.
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Update on Monica!
Thanks to the brilliant tactics of Monica's attorney, Liz Cedillo-Pereira, and to a very fair and open judge, Monica's case was delayed for another two months. During this time, we will be working on promoting a private bill in the U. S. Congress on her behalf. This very inefficient and unwieldy process leaves a lot to be desired, but it may be our only recourse at this point.
We are also pursuing options in Mexico in the event that Monica is forced to leave the United States.
Thanks for all who prayed for her this morning. Something very special took place in the courtroom today.
More later.
Posted by Larry James
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March 11, 2008 4:32 PM
Posted on March 11, 2008 16:32