An undocumented mother of four who works at Target and was honored by Time Magazine has become the latest symbol of the fear and turmoil spreading under the Trump's administration enforcement of its immigration policies.
The article discusses the case of Maria Praeli, an undocumented immigrant from Peru who has been living in the U.S. for 20 years and was featured in Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2020" for her advocacy work. Praeli, a mother of four, was detained by ICE in New York, marking her as the latest high-profile figure targeted in former President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. Despite her contributions to society, including her work with the New York Immigration Coalition, she faces deportation. Her case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the ongoing debate over immigration policies, with advocates arguing that her detention exemplifies the harsh and often indiscriminate nature of these policies. Praeli's situation underscores the personal and community impact of immigration enforcement, as well as the broader political and humanitarian issues at play.