María de Jesús Estrada

María de Jesús Estrada immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age of 15. Now 42, she has built a life in California and has a 23-year-old daughter who is a U.S. citizen. Despite being a DACA recipient and in the process of applying for residency, Maria was unexpectedly detained by immigration agents while attending a routine appointment in February. She requested a moment to say goodbye to her daughter, highlighting the emotional toll of her deportation. Her case exemplifies the struggles faced by many DACA recipients, as she fought to return to her family after being deported.