10-year-old American girl deported with undocumented family

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A 10-year-old American girl with brain cancer was deported to Mexico with her undocumented parents and siblings while traveling to a medical appointment in Houston. The family chose to stay together rather than risk separation. This incident marks a significant change in U.S. immigration policy, as it is the first reported case of a U.S. citizen child being deported alongside undocumented parents. Previously, families could often continue their medical journeys with proper documentation. Currently, the family is in Mexico, where they lack access to necessary medical care for the girl and her brother, who has a heart condition. Their 17-year-old son remains in Texas, separated from the family.


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    Deported parents seek reentry for daughter's cancer treatment (cnn.com)
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    Undocumented mother pleads for family's return for medical care (nbcnews.com)
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    10-year-old girl with cancer deported to Mexico (today.com)
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    10-year-old American girl with cancer deported to Mexico (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Texas family deported, daughter needs medical care (nbcnews.com)
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