Summary
A transgender woman named Ruby Corado, a legal permanent resident from El Salvador, pleaded guilty to stealing COVID-19 relief funds in the United States. She may face deportation due to her conviction, and her lawyer argues that her transgender status and possible removal to her home country could be particularly harsh. The case highlights issues related to transgender rights and immigration enforcement in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Ruby Corado admitted to taking at least $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds illegally.
- She is a legal resident of the U.S. but might be deported due to her conviction.
- Her sentencing for wire fraud is set for January 13.
- Corado's attorney says the funds were meant to support Casa Ruby services in El Salvador.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office asked for a 33-month prison sentence for Corado.
- Casa Ruby, the organization Corado founded, stopped operating in July 2022.
- Corado's lawyer claims her actions did not fund a luxury lifestyle.
- President Trump's recent executive order states that gender identity cannot replace biological sex in legal definitions.
