The article recounts the emotional ordeal faced by Cuban mother Heidy Sanchez, who was separated from her breastfeeding daughter during deportation. Despite her claims of being forced to leave her child behind, U.S. DHS disputed her account, stating standard procedures were followed. Sanchez reiterated her distress over the swift deportation process, which left her without documentation upon arrival in Cuba. The case raises alarm among civil rights advocates regarding immigrant due process amid ongoing enforcement actions linked to President Trump's immigration policies.
"My daughter got nervous and agitated and began to ask for milk, but it didn't matter to them."
"Parents are asked if they want to be removed with their children or ICE will place the children with someone the parent designates."
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