US EditionICE releases 'la abuela,' 79-year-old asylum seeker, after investigation
Julia Benitez was detained nine months at Eloy Detention Center as her dementia worsened and was released pending her deportation case, ICE confirmed.
- On Thursday, ICE released a 79-year-old Cuban asylum seeker from the Eloy Detention Center after nine months in custody.
- Held nine months, Julia Benitez experienced health decline, prompting U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva to speak last week, according to reports.
- In a family image from 2022, Benitez shows her with two grandsons, and a courtesy photo was provided by the family member. Shortly after release, Benitez spoke to her daughter from the back seat of the vehicle that picked her up.
- Her release leaves her outside detention while Julia Benitez is free pending her deportation case, covered by local reporters including Kelly Presnell and Emily Bregel.
- Her asylum request began after crossing near Lukeville, Arizona last year, and she was described as an elderly detainee with dementia known as `la abuela`.
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A 79-year-old Cuban immigrant, known as ‘grandmother’, was released by immigration authorities after spending nine months in a prison in Arizona, USA, where her physical and mental health deteriorated, according to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, who called for her release.
Los Angeles (USA), Feb 27 (EFE).- A 79-year-old Cuban immigrant, known as ‘grandmother’, was released by immigration authorities after spending nine months in a prison in Arizona, where her physical and mental health deteriorated, according to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, who advocated her release. Julia Benítez was released from the Eloy Detention Center on Thursday night, after her deteriorating health became public. Cuba crossed the U.S.-M…
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ICE releases 'la abuela,' 79-year-old asylum seeker, after investigation
After 9 months detained at an Arizona ICE detention facility, a Cuban grandmother and asylum seeker with dementia is free, pending the outcome of her deportation case.
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lavozdemichoacan.com.mxHis family reported deterioration of his health during prolonged confinement
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