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LULAC ISSUES NATIONWIDE PLEA ON BEHALF OF PREGNANT MOTHER FACING DEPORTATION AMID
MEDICAL CRISIS
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Nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization calls for
compassion, due process, and a reset of immigration enforcement priorities.
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WASHINGTON — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is issuing a
nationwide call to action [ [link removed] ]
on behalf of Cecil Quiñonez, a young immigrant mother of two U.S.-born children,
ages 5 years and 5 months, who is currently detained and facing imminent
deportation while experiencing medical complications during early pregnancy.

Quiñonez, who is approximately eight weeks pregnant, has reported severe
bleeding, pain, inadequate nutrition, and limited access to consistent prenatal
care while in federal custody. She was detained after a routine traffic stop
while transporting her children, one of whom was ill and in need of medical
attention. She has no criminal background and has been complying with
immigration-related appointments and requirements.

"This is not what the American people were promised," said Roman Palomares, LULAC
National President and Chairman of the Board. "We were told immigration
enforcement would focus on individuals who pose a genuine threat to public
safety. Instead, we are witnessing the detention of a pregnant mother, separated
from her children, whose only 'offense' is trying to care for her family while
navigating an increasingly unforgiving system. LULAC is calling for an immediate
reset that restores due process, honors humanitarian principles, and realigns
enforcement with the priorities the administration said it would uphold."

Quiñonez was later transferred out of Florida to a detention facility in
Louisiana without prior notice to her family, heightening concerns about her
health and the welfare of her unborn child. Her sudden detention has also caused
significant emotional trauma to her children, including a breastfeeding infant
who has now been separated from his mother.

LULAC says this case is not an isolated incident, but part of a growing national
pattern affecting families across the country. "Every day, LULAC receives urgent
pleas from families who are terrified and overwhelmed," said Juan Proaño, Chief
Executive Officer of LULAC. "We work closely with a trusted network of
immigration attorneys who are ready to help. What we lack, and what families like
Cecil's urgently need, are the resources to act quickly when lives and families
are on the line. LULAC is doing everything possible to build capacity to respond,
but we cannot do it alone."

LULAC is calling on the public to stand with Cecil Quiñonez and her children by
supporting efforts to secure competent legal representation and ensure medical
advocacy. At the same time, we can help stabilize her family during this crisis.
Funds raised will support immigration legal defense, court and filing fees,
childcare, and basic living needs for her children, and emergency medical
advocacy related to her pregnancy.

"This is a moral test," Palomares said. "America must decide whether its
immigration system reflects fear and punishment, or fairness and humanity. LULAC
is choosing humanity, and we are asking the nation to do the same."

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and
largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to
advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy,
community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide,
LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of
Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about
LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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