Mario de León Díaz, a Cuban immigrant with no criminal record who had been detained by ICE and faced deportation to Cuba, has been released.
Marien, his wife, was finally able to hug him again after an agonizing wait, he says. Telemundo 51.
“He called me and told me that he was going to be released,” Marien said with tears of relief and joy in her eyes. The long-awaited call put an end to days of uncertainty and anguish.
Mario’s release has transformed the life of his wife, who said: “My life has automatically changed, because having a united family is the most important thing.”
According to the information, she no longer has to appear for an immigration appointment. “We got that out of the way,” Marien said, visibly relieved.
Just three days ago, in desperation, Marien asked for help to avoid being separated from her family, as she is four months pregnant.
Deportation order for Cubans in the United States
Last Tuesday, Mario de León Díaz, 26, faced a deportation order after failing a credible fear interview when he requested political asylum at the southern border of the United States.
This situation put the young family at risk, as they feared an irreversible separation. “When they told me that I was going to be detained and that Cuba was going to accept me, I felt like the world was falling on me,” Mario told the aforementioned media outlet.
It was Mario’s lawyer, Eduardo Soto, who helped them with their case. He filed a lawsuit requesting an “emergency parole,” arguing the delicate situation of his pregnant wife.
Thanks to their legal efforts, Mario’s release became a reality. This reunion not only marks the end of a painful chapter for this Cuban family. It also shows the uncertainty experienced by all Cubans with I-220 Bs in the U.S.
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