The Cuban teenagerDenis Picos Rodríguez, deported to the island after living two years in the United States, asked the presidentJoe Biden May he grant him and his family the opportunity to return to lands of freedom.
Martí News explained that Denis and his parents, Guillermo Picos and Belkis Rodríguez, lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. After more than two years residing in that city, their lives took a radical turn when they were deported to Cuba on March 28.
Is aboutan unusual case. They were Cuban migrants free, but with a deportation order. Despite having no criminal record, his stay in the United States came to an abrupt end when his asylum application was rejected.
The decision was rushed after the family was unable to attend a hearing in time at theCharlotte Immigration Court due to a coincidence with an appointment at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office.
JudgeJeffrey Nance ruled his deportation in absentia. Despite efforts to reverse this decision, including a motion to reopen the case, the appeal was denied.
The psychological impact that this decision has had on Denis is evident. He has posted several videos on social media pleading with the president of the United States to allow them to return so he can continue his education and fulfill his dreams.
"Please, President Biden, help us return so I can graduate with my friends," the young man implores.
The 14-year-old teenager now faces serious adaptation difficulties, suffers from insomnia and health problems such as ulcers. His thoughts remain fixed on the memories of his friends and the life he left behind.
The family now resides in a modest apartment in the Playa municipality of Havana, where Denis struggles to find a routine in a completely different environment.
Thelawyer Grisel Ybarra, who represented the family, continues to look for ways to support them, appealing to Cuban-American politicians to intercede.
This case highlights the strictness of the US immigration system, where even those who comply with the rules can find themselves abruptly sent back to their country of origin.
Meanwhile, the Cuban community in the United States remains vigilant about deportation policies, which affect not only those who pose a threat, but also those who, like Denis and his family, are simply seeking a better life.
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