Venezuelan trafficking victim faces deportation despite pending asylum and trafficking visa applications
Jan 30, 2025 · Monroe, LA, Venezuela

A Venezuelan mother of two arrested during an ICE check-in in January 2025 remains detained and faces deportation despite pending asylum and trafficking visa applications. She was allegedly trafficked to the US in 2023 and subjected to sexual abuse, forced labor, and physical violence. Her lawyers filed a habeas corpus petition in February 2025, alleging unlawful detention and violations of due process rights. Her alleged trafficker, a foreign national, remains free and has reportedly tracked her down at a Maryland church where she sought refuge.
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