ICE Deports Mom of Navy Service Member After Arrest at Green Card Interview
Summary
ICE deported Maria Rocha-Martinez, the mother of David Garcia, a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman, after arresting her during her green card interview. This action has raised concerns about immigration enforcement targeting military families.Key Facts
- Maria Rocha-Martinez was taken into custody by ICE at her green card interview.
- She was deported after being held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.
- Rocha-Martinez had been granted parole in place, a protection for military families allowing them to stay in the U.S. while adjusting their status.
- ICE classified her as a criminal illegal alien, saying she had been deported before and reentered the U.S. unlawfully.
- Representative Joaquin Castro said Rocha-Martinez was following legal procedures and should not have been detained.
- Deportation separated her from her son David Garcia, who started his Navy service this summer.
- Advocates and Castro warn that ICE is increasing actions against military families, affecting their stability and morale.
- ICE denied congressional visits to Rocha-Martinez, citing procedural rules.
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