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Morristown boy with cerebral palsy faces deportation as family races to fund legal defense

Apr 9, 2026 · Morristown, NJ, Ecuador

Morristown boy with cerebral palsy faces deportation as family races to fund legal defense

Diego Cabrera Gonzalez, a 9-year-old with cerebral palsy, and his family from Ecuador face possible deportation after an immigration hearing scheduled for later in April. The family came to the U.S. in 2023 seeking medical care for Diego, who has undergone four surgeries and has improved significantly since arriving. Their legal case was jeopardized when they hired someone who failed to properly file asylum paperwork, but they have since secured new legal representation and are fundraising to cover legal fees.

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