ICE affirms that Latina journalist detained in Tennessee violated visa rules and will keep her detained
Estefany Rodriguez Florez, Colombian journalist detained by ICE, will remain in custody for residing in the U.S. for five years without documents
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it will keep Colombian journalist Estefany Rodriguez Florez, detained on March 4, in custody for residing in the United States for five years without the necessary documentation to prove her status. stay.
“ICE detained Estefany Rodriguez Flores, an undocumented immigrant from Colombia. She entered the United States on March 10, 2021, with a tourist visa, which required her to leave the country before September 9, 2021. In violation of our country's laws, she never left. Due process will be applied to her, and she will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of her immigration proceedings. A pending green card application and work permit do NOT grant anyone legal status to remain in our country,” the federal agency told La Opinion.
The federal agency seems determined to use this case as an example of what awaits anyone in the United States whose immigration status is not convincing to the authorities. Therefore, it suggests not getting into trouble to avoid being detained and subsequently remaining indefinitely deprived of liberty with the very real possibility of deportation.
“Being detained is a choice. We encourage everyone to Illegal immigrants are being urged to use the CBP Home app to take control of their departure. The United States is offering illegal immigrants $2,600 and a free flight to self-deport immediately. “We encourage all individuals who are here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the opportunity to return to the United States legally to live the American dream. If they do not, they will be arrested and deported with no possibility of return,” ICE emphasizes. Although authorities declined to reveal the name of the location where Estefany Rodriguez is being held, La Opinion was able to confirm that she is detained at the Etowah County Detention Center in Gadsden, Alabama.It should be noted that, in order to cover the legal expenses of the Colombian woman who works as a reporter for Nashville Noticias, her husband, Alejandro Medina, opened an account on the GoFundMe platform, through which he intends to raise donations from supportive people.