All three are now considered “priority” for deportation solely for being immigrants who recently immigranted to the U.S., and are fighting to stay in Chicago, the place they now consider their home.

When Maria, Oliver, and Mary first came to the U.S. they were stopped at the border and detained for 3 days in a Texas detention center. After being released, they traveled to Chicago to reunite with a family and the Chicago Albany Park community that has taken them in and loves them. Since then, they have been asking immigration to stop their deportation.

Oliver and Mary who are very intelligent and lovable kids who have come to love their school and enjoy science and math.  They attend Hibbard Elementary School in Albany Parkand are liked by their friends and teachers. But they live in constant instability. Two times per week, Maria has to check-in at the immigration enforcement office. The uncertainty and the threat of being deported at any moment has caused great stress and depression to both Oliver and Mary.

Maria has become involved in her community. She attends events and workshops at the Albany Park Autonomous Center, and volunteers with Organized Communities Against Deportations. She is a strong mother, who supports her children and is looking for the best opportunities for her family.

Please join Maria, Oliver, and Mary in asking that ICE to use prosecutorial discretion to stop their deportation.