DACA Mom Locked Up Over Theft Charges

About this episode

The episode discusses the case of a DACA recipient facing felony charges and the implications of her detention on immigration policy.

A DACA recipient locked up in immigration detention is fighting for her freedom as her lawmaker ally demands she be released to face court—not deported. Jessica Corrales-Duarte, a 29-year-old mom of two, faces felony shoplifting charges worth nearly $5,500, despite her attorney claiming no prior record. While her lawyer and Rep. Adelita Grijalva argue she deserves due process and fear deportation before trial, ICE says she was arrested after her DACA status ended and that she has no legal right to stay. The case mirrors a similar one involving Karla Toledo, underscoring the tangled legal battles DACA recipients face under current immigration enforcement. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cdfad6dd48c5093c

Topics covered

• DACA
• immigration detention
• legal battles
• shoplifting charges
• due process

Keywords

• DACA
• immigration
• detention
• shoplifting
• due process
• felony charges
• deportation

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ICE

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