The article focuses on Pedro Escobar Blanco, a Venezuelan deported under a little-known provision of the Alien Enemies Act. He remains unaware of his representation in U.S. court, as he was in El Salvador when a judge ordered his removal. This case underscores the broader issues within the immigration system, where individuals like Escobar Blanco are penalized for not attending court hearings that are impossible due to their detention status. Advocates continue to fight for these individuals, despite the Administration's secrecy regarding deported names.
"The judge's logic-penalizing him for not being there-made little sense. It also meant that he would be barred from entering the U.S. for the next ten years."
"His 'failure to appear' was through no fault of his own, but rather through ICE's failure to produce him," said Andreana Sarkis, Escobar Blanco's lawyer.
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