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Woman granted asylum detained nearly a year at Eloy, DHS appeals despite legal entry

May 21, 2025 · Eloy, AZ, El Salvador

Woman granted asylum detained nearly a year at Eloy, DHS appeals despite legal entry

Marta Alicia Dominguez, 51, from El Salvador, was arrested by Dallas Police in May 2025 on a family dispute charge. After her criminal case was dismissed, ICE placed a detainer and transferred her to custody. She presented herself at the Paso del Norte port of entry in 2017 and was granted entry after a credible fear interview. A judge granted her asylum in October 2025, but DHS filed an appeal and continues to hold her in Eloy Detention Center. She has contracted Hepatitis A and B, lost 30 pounds, and her health has significantly declined while in detention.

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