ICE tells asylum seeker living at church to leave US or face fines, prosecution
By Nancy Flores Austin American-Statesman (TNS)
Dec 14, 2019 Updated 3 hrs ago
AUSTIN, Texas — Two months after Immigration and Customs Enforcement dropped its intention to fine an Austin-based asylum seeker more than $300,000, ICE this month sent her a new warning letter: If she fails to leave the country per her order of removal, she may face renewed fines and imprisonment.
Hilda RamÃrez, who lives with her son in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in North Austin, is among at least seven women living in churches across the country who received a “notice of consequences for failing to depart†letter.
RamÃrez has been offered sanctuary at the church twice since 2016. In March, her request for extended deferred action to temporarily stay in the country was denied by ICE. Fearing deportation to Guatemala, where she said her safety is in danger, RamÃrez decided to remain in sanctuary.
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