This week, an illegal immigrant learned that it’s not very smart to tell the world you entered the country illegally. In fact, it’s a quick way to get a one-way ticket right back out.
Moments after an immigrant spoke out about her fears of deportation, she was detained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Daniela Vargas, 22, was detained by ICE agents Wednesday morning, shortly after speaking at a news conference in downtown Jackson, according to her attorney, Abby Peterson.
The news conference was hosted by local immigration attorneys, churches and the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance to bring attention to families impacted by deportation.
Vargas’ brother and father were detained outside their home by ICE agents in February. Vargas hid in the closet. When she was discovered by agents, she was temporarily handcuffed and then released.Vargas was 7 years old when her family came to America from Argentina, placing her under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, immigration policy. Under the policy, DACA recipients have to reapply every two years. Vargas’ DACA is expired but her renewal application is pending.
Peterson said she told agents via telephone Vargas had a pending DACA case. However, agents reportedly told Peterson that Vargas was a “visa overstay” and will be detained.
Vargas has no bond and is in ICE detention.
If this is what “law and order” means in the Trump era, this is a good sign. Immigrants no longer wear their illegal status with pride — the first step toward disincentivizing illegal immigration in the first place.
Source: Clarion Ledger
Photo: Bishops Committee
He or she should be deported ,if they don’t want problem go back to thier country of origin and process the paper legally no problem to live in america just follow the law
Good they are finally able to do their jobs great for ice
Great News !!
Deport her!
Guess she Dreamed of Being a FOOL , insulting the U S Government , and having a Degree in How to be a Moron and not Pay the $450 VISA fee which had EXPIRED ! Very Very Simple Follow the Rules & Obey the Laws of the Country Your in ! Other Wise Go Home of Be Deported ! Stupid that she /He didn’t apply for Citizenship after all She/he had been here since 7 years old !!!
She looks like a dude.
Good; finally we have law and order