The release comes on the heels of the ACLU filing a lawsuit Tuesday against the federal government over the ailing girl’s detainment.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 10-year-old girl in Texas with cerebral palsy has been released from federal custody, a family attorney confirmed Friday.
Attorney Alex Galvez confirmed Friday that Rosa Maria Hernandez has been released to her family.
This comes on the heels of the American Civil Liberties Union filing a lawsuit Tuesday against the federal government over the 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy’s detainment.
Rosa Maria, who lacks legal immigration status, was placed in removal proceedings last week immediately after being medically discharged from Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, where she had undergone gallbladder surgery.
Rosa Maria was transported Oct. 24 morning via ambulance from Laredo to Corpus Christi for the surgery. The ambulance was escorted by Customs and Border Protection agents from an immigration checkpoint in Freer.
U. S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, released a statement after the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services released Rosa Maria.
“Finally, Rosa Maria has been released to her family where she belongs. This young girl and her loved ones have been through a traumatizing ordeal. I wish them the best, and hope Rosa Maria’s health improves,” Castro said.
“While this is welcome news, Rosa Maria’s future remains uncertain. The Trump administration has not made clear whether they will proceed with deportation proceedings against her. I continue to call for Rosa Maria’s case to be administratively closed.
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