Debora Barrios-Vasquez

Debora Barrios-Vasquez is a Guatemalan woman who sought refuge at St Paul and St Andrew United Methodist Church in New York to evade deportation and remain with her children, U.S. citizens, after facing a deportation order. Her case highlights the struggles faced by many immigrants navigating the U.S. legal system and the role of churches in providing sanctuary and support for those in need. Barrios-Vasquez's story exemplifies the intersection of faith, family, and the fight for immigrant rights in America.