March 9, 2017
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security John Kelly today regarding Daniela Vargas, http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2017/mar/02/ice-plans-deport-daniela-vargas-without-hearing/">the 22-year old undocumented immigrant detained in Jackson last week. Thompson's letter asks Sec. Kelly to ensure that his department "exercises available discretion and looks upon her case favorably."
Vargas is Thompson's constituent, and the congressman describes her story to Kelly, saying "Daniela is the kind of young person who, as President Trump put it, should be treated with 'great heart.'"
Thompson asks Kelly to release Vargas from detention while her case proceeds.
"I would also ask that any pending application for immigration benefits, including her DACA renewal, be expeditiously reviewed and favorably considered by your Department," http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/documents/2017/mar/09/congressman-thompson-letter-re-daniela-vargas/">Thompson's letter says. "Young people like Daniela are an important part of communities all over this country, and deserve a chance to pursue their American dream."
National law firms and advocacy groups http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2017/mar/07/petitions-vigil-demand-feds-freedany-ice-detention/">filed a petition for Vargas' release on Monday, asking the U.S. District Court in Louisiana to stay her pending deportation so that the court can consider whether or not Vargas deserves a hearing before an immigration judge--or to be released from ICE's custody altogether.
Vargas is currently held in the LaSalle Immigration Detention Facility in Louisiana.
Read Congressman http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/documents/2017/mar/09/congressman-thompson-letter-re-daniela-vargas/">Thompson's letter here.
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