I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
Summary
Janie Pérez moved from Missouri to Mexico to live with her husband Alejandro after he was deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The couple, married but with Alejandro undocumented, faced challenges due to new immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term starting in 2025.Key Facts
- Alejandro Pérez was detained and deported by ICE in October 2025.
- Janie Pérez, a US citizen, chose to move 1,500 miles to Mexico with their two young daughters to stay with her husband.
- Undocumented immigrants married to US citizens often have trouble getting legal residency if they entered the US unlawfully.
- Over 1 million US citizens are married to undocumented immigrants, according to official estimates.
- President Trump intensified immigration enforcement after starting his second term in January 2025.
- Janie and Alejandro tried legal options to get him documented but were unsuccessful.
- Janie does not speak Spanish and is adjusting to a new life in Mexico.
- Religious faith was an important part of their relationship before deportation.
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