Maria Perez
Coverage of Maria Perez in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville woman detained by ICE during asylum journey; Attorneys argue the arrest violates ICE policy
A Nashville mother, identified as Maria Perez, was detained by ICE while breastfeeding her 10-month-old child, violating ICE's 2021 policy prohibiting detention of nursing mothers unless they pose a national security threat. Her attorneys argue the arrest lacked a warrant, probable cause, and was racially motivated, as agents detained her instead of her husband and transferred her to Louisiana, where bond hearings are not available in her jurisdiction.
- ICE separated Nashville mom from infant daughter against its own rules, complaint alleges
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents allegedly arrested a nursing mother without a warrant, violating their own directive against arresting pregnant or nursing individuals. The mother, referred to as Maria Perez, was separated from her infant daughter and toddler, causing medical complications for her children and herself. Immigrant rights groups filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security demanding her release.
- Nursing mother separated from infant, toddler with Down syndrome after ICE detention in Antioch
A nursing mother, identified as 'Maria Perez,' was detained by ICE while preparing to take her children to a medical appointment. She is now held in Louisiana, separated from her 10-month-old infant and 2-year-old son with Down syndrome, who remain in Tennessee.
- Mother of two arrested by ICE in Nashville
Maria Perez, a mother of two seeking asylum from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE in Nashville while taking her children to the doctor. Perez, who has no criminal history and is breastfeeding, was detained at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center, leaving her children, including one with Down syndrome, in a neighbor's care. The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition claims the arrest violates ICE policy and has filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security.
- Nursing mother of 2, including one with Down syndrome, arrested by ICE in Nashville as she seeks asylum from domestic violence
A breastfeeding mother of two children, including one with Down syndrome, was arrested by ICE in Nashville while taking her children to the doctor. The woman, using the pseudonym Maria Perez, is seeking asylum from domestic violence and faces detention despite a 2021 ICE policy that limits arrests of nursing or postpartum individuals unless required by law or exceptional circumstances.