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Aleteia – EE.UU.: la política de deportaciones hace que muchas madres de familia vivan un infierno

Muchas mujeres son expulsadas a pesar de ser madres de familia y de dejar a sus hijos en la total indefensión
AP/Ed Andrieski
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La política de deportaciones seguida por las administraciones sucesivas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, ha hecho que el Día de las Madres, celebrado ayer en la Unión Americana, se convierta en un día de protestas y de tristeza para una gran cantidad de madres de familia que han quedado solas, al frente de su familia, tratando de ganarse la vida en un país que ha puesto de regreso o en centros de detención a sus maridos.

La deportación de inmigrantes hombres sigue estando a la cabeza de las estadísticas de la Oficina de Inmigración y Aduanas de Estados Unidos con un 94 por ciento de los deportados, sin embargo, una elevada porción del 6 por ciento son mujeres expulsadas mismas que suelen ser madres de familia y que dejan a sus hijos en la total indefensión.  Esta situación ha servido de punta de lanza  de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos para exigir a la Casa Blanca y a los representantes legislativos, una reforma integral que beneficie, al menos, a 11 millones de inmigrantes que permanecen en Estados Unidos en condición de “ilegales”.

La expulsión, sobre todo la expulsión de las mamás, en muchos casos, suele tener efectos devastadores para miles de niños que son entregados a familiares, conocidos y en algunos casos son dados en adopción, lo que ha originado lo que los obispos estadounidenses no dudan en llamar “una catástrofe humanitaria” en un país que se ha hecho “en base a las inmigraciones”.

A la espera de la deportación o del milagro

Tras dos millones de deportados por parte de las administraciones de Obama, poco a poco las madres –sobre todo las madres de familia hispanas– se han convertido en el principal pilar de la familia.  Aproximadamente 40 por ciento de las familias en la Unión Americana tienen como cabeza y principal fuente de ingreso a una mujer, la mayor parte de estas mujeres lo son porque sus maridos han sido deportados.  Muchas de estas mujeres que son a la vez madres de familia, viven en un purgatorio. A la espera de su deportación. O de un milagro.

Como el caso de Catia Paz Álvarez, una inmigrante salvadoreña que apenas el viernes pasado recibió una llamada del servicio de Inmigración y Aduanas para informarle que el gobierno le había concedido un año de prórroga a su proceso, según informa el periódico mexicano La Vanguardia.  “Ha sido como un milagro. Ahora mismo voy a que me retiren el brazalete electrónico. Y el domingo iré a la Iglesia a dar las gracias y a estar con mi familia. Ha sido una sorpresa y un buen regalo por el día de las madres”, aseguró Catia quien tenía fijada su fecha de deportación para el 23 de este mes.

La historia de Catia es, quizá, la historia típica de los millares de migrantes de Centro América, expulsados de sus países por la pobreza, la violencia y la falta de oportunidades de desarrollar una vida digna.  Ella llegó a los 17 años a Estados Unidos. Desde su ingreso al país han pasado 12 años. En ese tiempo conoció a su esposo, también salvadoreño, quien tiene una residencia legal gracias al programa de Protección Temporal (TPS).  “No queremos que rompan nuestra familia. Dios me ha dado a mi esposa y a mis hijas. Y todos los días hemos rezado para evitar su expulsión. Al parecer, Dios nos ha escuchado en esta ocasión. Nos han dado otro año de prórroga y estamos muy felices. Pero la lucha aún no concluye”, dijo Germán Reyes, esposo de Catia, quien no podía ocultar su alegría.

“Cada día es una pesadilla”

Sin embargo, no todos los días se produce un milagro como el que ha sacado momentáneamente a Catia del purgatorio que ha vivido.  Al igual que Catia, Juana Luz Tobar Ortega, madre y abuela de ciudadanos de Estados Unidos permanece en la lista de espera para abandonar el país como parte del programa de deportaciones. “Mi madre lleva más de 25 años en este país. Desde hace dos años, hemos vivido una pesadilla sin saber cuándo se la van a llevar. Cuando nos quedaremos sin ella”, aseguró Lesvi Molina, su hija desde su residencia familiar en Carolina del Norte.

Hace dos años, Juana Luz Tobar fue detenida por no tener papeles en regla.  Por más de 20 años, consiguió formar una familia y alejarse de la violencia que la obligó a emigrar de Guatemala.  “Hoy es una pesadilla. Mi madre nunca ha cometido un crimen. Siempre ha trabajado. Ha pagado sus impuestos. Es muy frustrante el vacío legal e informativo. No sabemos si, cuando regresemos a casa, va a estar”, dijo Lesvi Molina.

Si bien es cierto que el Departamento de Seguridad Interna (el célebre, entre los migrantes, Homeland Security) ha anunciado en varias ocasiones la revisión de sus políticas de deportación, “para aplicar la ley de una forma más humana”, también lo es que las familias con miembros en la lista negra viven en la zozobra.  La decisión de la Casa Blanca de revisar las políticas de deportación, se enfrenta a la presión de organizaciones defensoras de la comunidad migrante que le han demandado ampliar el Programa de Acción Diferida que anunció y puso en marcha septiembre de 2012.

Radio El Primerisima – Madres migrantes viven angustiadas ante el peligro de la deportación

Washington, USA. El Universal. | May 10, 2014

Mothers Day in the U.S. will become an opportunity to pay tribute to gradually have become the mainstay of the family.

Today, 40% of families in the American Union are headed and main source of income to a woman.

Today, many of these women who are both mothers, living in a purgatory. Pending deportation. Or a miracle.

As for Catia Álvarez Paz, a Salvadoran immigrant who just yesterday received a call from Immigration and Customs to inform the government had granted a one year extension to his process.

“It was like a miracle. Right now I’m going to withdraw the electronic bracelet. And Sunday go to church to give thanks and be with my family. Was a surprise and a great gift for mothers day” said Catia who had their deportation date set for the 23rd of this month.

Catia came at age 17 to the United States. Since entering the country has been 12 years. At that time she met her husband, also Salvadoran, who has a legal residence through the program Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

“We want to break our family. God has given me my wife and my daughters. And every day we prayed to avoid deportation. Apparently, God has heard us on this occasion. We have been given another year extension and are happy. But the fight does not end yet, “said Germán Reyes, Catia husband, who could not hide his joy.

However, not every day as a miracle which has momentarily brought to Catia who has lived in purgatory occurs.

Like Catia, Juana Luz Ortega Tobar, mother and grandmother of U.S. citizens remain in the queue to leave the country as part of deportation.

“My mother has more than 25 years in this country. Past two years, we have lived a nightmare not knowing when it’s going to take. When we run out of it,” said Molina Lesvi, his daughter from his family home in North Carolina North.

Two years ago, Juana Light Tobar was arrested for not having papers.

For over 20 years, he managed to raise a family and get away from the violence that forced her to leave Guatemala.

“Today is a nightmare. My mother has never committed a crime. Has always worked. Paid your taxes.’s Very frustrating and informative legal vacuum. Do not know if, when we get home, going to be,” said Molina Lesvi.

Although the Department of Homeland Security has announced the revision of its deportation policies, “to apply the law in a more humane way,” families with members blacklisted live in anxiety.

The decision by the White House to review the policies of deportation, faces pressure from defenders of the migrant community organizations that have demanded to extend the Deferred Action Program announced and launched September 2012.

In numbers

- The deportation of immigrant men is still at the head of the statistics of the Bureau of Immigration and Adunas (ICE) with 94%, a high proportion of 6% of women are often expelled mothers.

- His expulsion, in many cases, often have devastating effects for thousands of children are given to relatives, acquaintances and in some cases they are placed for adoption.

El Universal – Día de las Madres. El purgatorio de las madres migrantes

J. Jaime Hernandez / Correspondent | The Universal

Saturday May 10, 2014
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WASHINGTON.  Catia Alvarez Paz, a Salvadoran immigrant who yesterday received a one year extension to his deportation proceedings.  (Photo: J. JAIME HERNANDEZ / THE UNIVERSAL)

Undocumented women who support their families, live the anguish of deportation in the U.S. 
WASHINGTON -. Mothers Day this Sunday will become the United States an opportunity to pay tribute to gradually have become the mainstay of the family, a man shifting Altar paterfamilias.

Today, 40% of families in the American Union are headed and main source of income to a woman.

But, in addition, to require the Obama administration’s moratorium or suspension of deportations against mothers of Hispanic families are responsible, in many cases, the maintenance and education of thousands of children.

Today, many of these women who are both mothers, living in a purgatory. Pending deportation. Or waiting for a miracle.

As for Catia Álvarez Paz, an immigrant from El Salvador who just yesterday received a call from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to inform the government had granted a one year extension to his deportation proceedings.

“It was like a miracle. Right now I’m going to withdraw the electronic bracelet. And Sunday go to church to give thanks and be with my family. Was a surprise and a great gift for Mother’s Day, “said Catia who had excited his deportation date set for the 23rd of this month.

Catia reached the age of 17 to the United States. Since entering the country has been 12 years. At that time she met her husband, also from El Salvador, who has a legal residence through the program of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

“We want to break our family. God has given me my wife and my daughters. And every day we prayed to avoid deportation. Apparently, God has heard us on this occasion. We have been given another year extension and are very happy. But the fight does not end yet, “said Germán Reyes, Catia husband, who could not hide his joy.

However, not every day as a miracle which has momentarily brought to Catia who has lived in purgatory occurs.

Although the deportation of immigrant men is still at the head of the statistics of the Bureau of Immigration and Adunas (ICE) with 94%, a high proportion of 6% of women are often expelled mothers. His expulsion, in many cases, often have devastating effects for thousands of children who are given to relatives, acquaintances and in some cases they are placed for adoption.

Like Catia, Juana Luz Ortega Tobar, mother and grandmother of U.S. citizens remain in the queue to leave the country as part of the deportation program that has become a matter of fierce dispute between the Hispanic community and President but also between Obama and GOP leaders to demand compliance with the law and not give truce to undocumented immigrants in the country.

“My mother has more than 25 years in this country. For two years, we have lived a nightmare not knowing when it is going to take. When we run out it is important not only for us his two daughters, but also for their grandchildren, “said Molina Lesvi, his daughter from his family home in North Carolina.

Two years ago, Juana Light Tobar was arrested for not having papers.

For over 20 years, managed to raise a family and get away from the violence that forced them to emigrate from his native Guatemala.

“Today is a nightmare. My mother has never committed a crime. It has always worked. He paid his taxes. It is very frustrating and informative legal vacuum. We do not know if, when we get home, will be or have been the “Lesvi Molina said.

Although the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the revision of its policies of detention and deportation, “to apply the law in a more humane and intelligent way,” the family with one or more of its members on the list Black lives in constant anxiety and uncertainty.

The decision by the White House to review the policy and criteria for deportation, faces and the pressure of a myriad of organizations that defend the migrant community who have demanded to extend the Deferred Action Program (CCIP) which announced and launched since September 2012.

The aim is to extend the benefits they already gives the children of undocumented parents of these or who have children born in the United States.

In this event, a handful of Republicans have denounced the president for not expect legislative action by Congress.

“President Obama has not tired of saying you want immigration reform. But do not want to wait for legislative action of Congress and acts for itself with the possible announcement of executive actions “ranted Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, at the start of a new battle between Republicans and the White House, while millions of undocumented workers are still waiting for a miracle.

 

 

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Telemundo – Inmigrantes protestan para presionar al congresista Eric Cantor

08 | 05 | 2014

Different community groups in favor of  immigration reform , protested today in front of the Mandarin Hotel in Washington DC On disagree with Congressman Cantor GOP Erik received an award from the Institute of Hispanic leadership conference.

“To protest the Republican congressmen Hispanic Institute is giving a prize to one of the biggest opponents of immigration reform,  Lindolfo Caraballo, Virginia House Community Organizer

The Republican majority leader Cantor Erik has been identified as one of the congressmen have been obstacles to not carry out an immigration reform bill. Caraballo Lindolfo community organizer says the congressman has the power to call the Senate to vote for approval of the immigration law.

“We want Eric Cantor take action once and for all and talk to yhon beinor which are the two main and they may well now ask the Congress to conduct a vote and give a democratic step to knowing if they agree in Congress immigration reform “ Lindolfo Caraballo, Virginia House Community Organizer

USA Action spokesman, Jason Kimmelmam Eric Cantor reminded that his grandparents were immigrants and the United States I pledge to him and his family a chance for a better future that now he is denying legal status in the country more than 11 million undocumented immigrants .

“Put aside politics are correct, we are together in this fight, do the right things and make immigration reform vote in Congress is what queremos.Jackson Kimmelman, Spokesperson USA Action

A few weeks ago re Cantor say that he and the other Republicans in the chamber support immigration reform plan that was approved in the Senate, and their efforts amnesty and that this will not be considered in camera.

The various community organizations will be displaying a series of nationwide protests to get Congressman Eric Cantor promote the vote for immigration reform.

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NTN24 – Salvadoreña madre de dos niñas podría ser separada de su familia en EE.UU. por su condición de indocumentada

Catia Paz es una salvadoreña que vive en Estados Unidos, portadora de un grillete electrónico por su condición de indocumentada y que en cualquier momento puede ser separada de sus dos hijas y su esposo.

Paz relata su historia y asegura que aunque es libre, se siente presa por tener que cargar con este dispositivo en su pie, que la monitorea las 24 horas del día a cambio de no encerrarla en un centro de detención y posteriormente ser deportada.

Local Mother Saved from Deportation through Activism

Press Contact:

Susana Flores

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(240) 706-2624

May 12, 2014

Local Mother Saved from Deportation through Activism

CASA de Virginia Member Catia Paz granted a stay of deportation after Weeks of Public Outcry

(Woodbridge, Virginia) — CASA de Virginia members celebrated the news that Catia Paz, a woman whose story of family separation had ignited indignation across the region, would be spared from a deportation later this month.  This Friday, Ms. Paz’s attorney received word that ICE had reversed its decision to deport her and on Saturday, Catia was able to greet more than 100 joyous supporters at CASA’s office in Arlington where community members had gathered for legal consults and other services.

Catia’s case, featured on local and national press, underscores the deeply problematic nature of the Obama administration’s continuing work to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants.  Catia, now 29, arrived from El Salvador in 2002 at the age of 17.  She was the last of a large extended family whose members all came to the U.S. fleeing a war that devastated their country. Immediately upon her arrival, Catia began seeking legal status in the US.  She applied for political asylum and a Temporary Protective Status (TPS) but those applications were denied and Catia was ordered deported.  Catia applied for a Stay of Deportation based on President Obama’s prosecutorial discretion policy. After two stays of her deportation for one year each were granted, her third application was denied on March 24 by ICE Field Office Director Yvonne Evans, stating: “I find no compelling reason to warrant a favorable exercise of my discretion at this time.”

Catia’s family and advocates argued, though, that is was “compelling” that during her twelve years here, Catia graduated from high school and bought a home with her husband German.  They became activists in their church; all of the congregants signing a petition to support her.  But, activists argued that the most “compelling” reasons for Catia to stay were Genesis Reyes, age five, and two year old Alison.  Thanks to the reversal of ICE’s decision, these young daughters will continue to live with their mother for one more year.

“Catia Paz is a hero to many immigrants throughout our region that are daily devastated by deportation,” said Gustavo Torres, Executive Director of CASA de Virginia.  “Thanks to Catia, people have learned that fighting against injustice is worth the commitment.”

More work remains to be done. Ms. Paz is just one of the many immigrants that ICE is working to deport at every moment.  But for the thousands that gathered on May 1st in front of the White House, her victory is very sweet.

“This weekend I celebrated the very best Mother’s Day possible thanks to so many people in the community that struggled for me and my family,” said Catia Paz.  “My family is committed to continue to struggle for everyone else until this immigration crisis is resolved.”

Immigration Reform Advocates to Greet GOP House Leader with Signs That Say “Eric Cantor: The One Man Blocking Immigration Reform” Ahead of His Award Ceremony with CHLI

 

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www.casadevirginia.org
http://jewishaction.us/
www.americansunitedforchange.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:Jeremy Funk, 605-366-3654

May 8, 2014 Lindolfo Carballo, [email protected]

 

***Media Advisory for Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 PM ET in D.C.***

Immigration Reform Advocates to Greet GOP House Leader with Signs That Say “Eric Cantor: The One Man Blocking Immigration Reform” Ahead of His Award Ceremony with CHLI

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Washington D.C. – Before Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor accepts a ‘public service award’ tonight at an event with the conservative Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, Cantor will be greeted by immigration reform advocates waving signs that say: “Eric Cantor: The One Man Blocking Immigration Reform.” The pro-economic growth advocates will gather outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at 5:30 pm ET and will also pass out flyers to CHLI event attendees that say: “Eric Cantor is the One Man Blocking Immigration Reform. As Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor is siding with the anti-immigrant wing of the Republican Caucus and refuses to call the Senate passed immigration reform bill for a vote on the floor of the House. If the bill were called, it would pass. Demand that Cantor give immigration reform an up or down vote on the floor of the House.”

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Some have speculated that Speaker John Boehner was referring to Cantor when he vented his frustration on immigration reform: “I think we should but the appetite, the appetite amongst my colleagues for doing this is not real good. Here’s the attitude, ‘Ohhh, don’t make me do this. Ohhh, this is too hard.’

Jeremy Funk, Comm. Dir., Americans United for Change: “Eric Cantor simultaneously panders to the extremist Tea Party elements in his caucus – gavel envy? – at the same time he tries to put on a business friendly face for the Wall Street wing of the Republican Party. Cantor needs to decide whether he is going to be “the new face of the Republican Party” or whether he is going to continue to enable the anti-immigrant elements in his caucus like Steve King.”

WHO: Lindolfo Carballo, Community Organizer, Casa de Virginia
Virginia families Impacted by the broken immigration system

Rabbi Jason Kimmelman-Block

Bend the Arc Jewish Action
WHAT: Visibility outside CHLI award event for Eric Cantor; Advocates to Wave “Eric Cantor: The One Man Blocking Immigration Reform” Signs

WHERE: In front of Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC

WHEN: Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 PM ET in D.C.
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Fast For Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 7th, 2014
CONTACTS:

Susana Flores, 240-706-2624sflores@casadeva.org

Julie Karant, 646-584-9001jkarant@seiu32bj.org

Beatriz Lopez, 202-412-7396beatriz.[email protected]

***MEDIA ADVISORY ***
APRIL 8TH at 11:30 AM
Press Conference at 13873 Park Center Rd Ste. 130. Herndon, VA 20171 


“Fast for Families” Bus Tour Arrives in Herndon, Will Urge Rep. Frank

 Wolf to Leave Behind Positive Legacy and Show Leadership on Immigration Reform

WHAT: Press Conference outside Office of Congressman Frank Wolf (VA-10)

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8th, 11:30 AM

WHERE: Congressman Frank Wolf office – 13873 Park Center Rd Ste. 130., Herndon, VA 20171

WHO: Virginia community fasters, faith leaders, labor, and elected officials including:

Eliseo Medina, former Secretary-Treasurer at SEIU and “Fast for Families” leader

DJ Yoon, NAKASEC and “Fast for Families” leader

Jaime Contreras, 32BJ SEIU

Virginia Kase, CASA in Action

Tefere Gebre, Executive Vice President, AFL-CIO

Larry Cohen, President of the Communication Workers of America

Local Elected Officials: Herndon Councilmember Grace Han Wolf and Walter Tejada member of the Arlington County Board (Virginia).  and Delegate Mark Keam

Hector Sanchez, LCLAA

Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Herndon, VA – On April 8th at 11:30AM, community, faith, and labor leaders will hold a press conference outside Congressman Frank Wolf’s Herndon office to demand action on immigration reform. More than 20 local fasters who support immigration reform – many of whom have been impacted by our broken system – will join leaders like SEIU’s Eliseo Medina, AFL-CIO’s Tefere Gebre, and CWA’s Larry Cohen – to call on Congressman Wolf to take action and leave behind a legacy that is worthy of the people he represents.

The local fast in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District is being held in coordination with the “Fast for Families across America” bus tour. After making stops in more than 60 congressional districts since launching in Los Angeles on February 24, the tour is continuing their trip through Virginia before ending in Washington, D.C. on April 9th. The fasters have spent the week holding a four day, water-only fast in House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s district in order to engage with constituents and urge leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to bring immigration reform legislation to a vote in 2014.

“We have a moral crisis in our hands that our elected leaders, like Congressman Wolf, can no longer ignore,” commented Fast for Families’ Eliseo Medina in anticipation of the meeting. “It’s time they delivered a lasting solution and end our communities’ suffering once and for all.”

NOTE: In addition to the 11:30 AM press conference, local and national fasters will hold a vigil on-site at the Wolf’s district office from 7 AM to 5 PM, then depart to an evening of speech and song where participants will break the fast by sharing food and stories of 10th congressional district families impacted by the immigration crisis. The evening event will be held at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren Street, Herndon, VA 20170 starting at 6:30pm.

 

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