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 **UPDATE** 1-30-2026
Evelin has welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world. Mother and baby are healthy, and this moment should be full of joy. Instead, a shadow looms over what should be one of the happiest times of her life. As Evelin recovers from childbirth and holds her newborn, the threat of deportation hangs over her entire family. They are currently awaiting a home visit and an upcoming in-person court appointment that could determine whether this family stays together or is immediately torn apart. Evelin’s greatest fear is being forcibly separated from her children. It is a fear that overwhelms her daily. She cries at the thought of being taken away from her babies, of missing first steps, first words, and the simple, irreplaceable moments that make a family whole. No mother should have to face the possibility of losing her children. Please consider donating if you are able. Your support will go directly toward the legal assistance and documentation Evelin and her family urgently need to fight this case and remain together. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings this family one step closer to safety, stability, and peace. Thank you for standing with Evelin and her children during this incredibly fragile time.
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On September 23, Evelin traveled to a courthouse in Baltimore for a routine immigration hearing. Her fiance, Locadio, received a phone call shortly after that she had been detained and would be deported the following day. Evelin is 6-months pregnant and the family also has a 2-year old son and a 9 year-old son. Evelin was transferred to a detention center in Chantilly, Virginia where she was held for 9 days.

While Evelin was detained, Locadio was unable to find reliable childcare, so he assumed the role of caregiver and unfortunately lost his full-time employment. Their 9-year old son also missed school while Evelin was detained due to the ongoing grief and chaos. To add to the stressful environment, the family was in the process of moving apartments when Evelin was detained. Locadio handled the move solo, all while caring for their children. Remarkably, Evelin was released in early October and has been reunited with her family, but the fight for the family to remain together is not over. Due to her immigration status, Evelin must travel to Baltimore regularly for immigration court proceedings - the very location where she was first taken and detained.

The whole family remains grief-stricken from the detainment and are deeply concerned she could be taken again. The family is doing what they can to remain hopeful. Having lost his employment, Locadio is now picking up ad hoc work when possible. Please stand with expectant mother, Evelin, finance Locadio, and their two sons as they navigate this tumultuous situation. Please consider donating any amount to support this family. Funds will be used for groceries and rent in the coming months. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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 **ACTUALIZACION** 30-1-2026
Evelin ha dado la bienvenida a un hermoso bebé en el mundo. Madre y bebé están sanos, y este momento debe estar lleno de alegría. En cambio, una sombra se cierne sobre lo que debería ser uno de los momentos más felices de su vida. Mientras Evelin se recupera del parto y sostiene a su recién nacido, la amenaza de deportación pende sobre toda su familia. Actualmente están esperando una visita al hogar y una próxima cita en persona en la corte que podría determinar si esta familia permanece unida o si es desgarrada de inmediato. El mayor temor de Evelin es ser separada por la fuerza de sus hijos. Es un miedo que la abruma diariamente. Llora ante la idea de ser alejada de sus bebés, de perder los primeros pasos, las primeras palabras y los momentos sencillos e irremplazables que completan a una familia. Ninguna madre debería enfrentarse a la posibilidad de perder a sus hijos.

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El 23 de septiembre, Evelin viajó a un juzgado en Baltimore para una audiencia rutinaria de inmigración. Su prometido, Locadio, recibió una llamada telefónica poco después informándole de su detención y sería deportada al día siguiente. Evelin tiene seis meses de embarazo y la familia también tiene un hijo de dos años y otro de nueve. Evelin fue trasladada a un centro de detención en Chantilly, Virginia, donde permaneció nueve días.

Mientras Evelin estuvo detenida, Locadio no pudo encontrar una niñera confiable, por lo que asumió el rol de cuidador y, lamentablemente, perdió su empleo de tiempo completo. Su hijo de nueve años también faltó a la escuela mientras Evelin estuvo detenida debido al dolor y el caos constantes. Para agravar el estrés, la familia se encontraba en proceso de mudarse de apartamento cuando Evelin fue detenida. Locadio se encargó de la mudanza solo, mientras cuidaba de sus hijos. Sorprendentemente, Evelin fue liberada a principios de octubre y se ha reunido con su familia, pero la lucha por mantenerla unida no ha terminado. Debido a su estatus migratorio, Evelin debe viajar regularmente a Baltimore para sus procedimientos en la corte de inmigración, el mismo lugar donde fue detenida por primera vez.

Toda la familia sigue desconsolada por la detención y les preocupa profundamente que puedan volver a detenerla. La familia está haciendo todo lo posible para mantener la esperanza. Tras perder su empleo, Locadio ahora está trabajando ocasionalmente cuando puede. Por favor, apoyen a la futura madre, Evelin, y financien a Locadio y a sus dos hijos mientras atraviesan esta difícil situación. Por favor, consideren donar cualquier cantidad para apoyar a esta familia. Los fondos se utilizarán para comprar alimentos y el alquiler en los próximos meses.


 ***The Prince George's County Immigrant Rights Collective (PGIRC) hosts Know Your Rights canvasses & trainings, and shares resources to protect immigrants impacted by ICE. We have found these impacted immigrant families through networking and organizing in our community around mutual aid and safety. All funds go directly from you to GoFundMe to impacted family members’ bank. It is often needed for legal services to free their loved ones, but it is also critical to ensure they can afford rent, food, medicine, transportation and other basic needs with the loss of income and the grief they are going through.***