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Tiene residencia legal en EE.UU. desde hace 30 años, pero fue detenida por ICE. Sus hijas exigen su liberación
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Susana Erazo, CNN en Español
Para Claudia y Gabriela, dos ciudadanas estadounidenses, la relación con su madre cambió por completo. Pueden hablar con ella, llamarla y verla, pero “es como si todavía estuviera aquí, pero no está”, dicen. Ese cambio comenzó hace casi 10 meses, cuando en lugar...
Key takeaway Ese cambio comenzó hace casi 10 meses, cuando en lugar de abrazarla al llegar del trabajo o conversar con ella durante la cena, tuvieron que acostumbrarse a verla a través de una pantalla desde un centro de detención.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The detention of Beata Siemionkowicz, a long-time El Paso resident with a green card, has significant implications for the local community. Her case highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement in the city, where many residents have mixed-status families. The fact that Siemionkowicz has lived and worked in El Paso for 30 years, raising her two daughters and contributing to the community, raises questions about the priorities of immigration authorities. Her daughters' efforts to secure her release have sparked a local response, with community members rallying to support the family and raise awareness about the case. As the city navigates its own immigration policies and relationships with federal agencies, the outcome of Siemionkowicz's case will be closely watched by many in El Paso who are concerned about the impact of immigration enforcement on local families and communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Susana Erazo, CNN en Español
Para Claudia y Gabriela, dos ciudadanas estadounidenses, la relación con su madre cambió por completo. Pueden hablar con ella, llamarla y verla, pero “es como si todavía estuviera aquí, pero no está”, dicen. Ese cambio comenzó hace casi 10 meses, cuando en lugar...
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