Deportation Stay Denied for Mexican Woman Who Took Sanctuary at Tucson Church Paul Ingram - TucsonSentinel.com
go to original August 19, 2014

Rosa Imelda Loreto Robles talks to reporters at Southside Presbyterian on Aug. 8 after her deportation expired. (Paul Ingram/TucsonSentinel.com)

An undocumented Tucson woman who took refuge in a Tucson church to avoid deportation remains in legal limbo after immigration officials on Monday denied her request to stay in the country.

The night before she was set to be deported earlier this month, Rosa Imelda Robles Loreto, her husband Gerardo and their two sons, ages 11 and 8, began staying at Southside Presbyterian Church.

Despite several letters of support and qualifications usually considered for administrative closure, Loreto's request for one-year stay was denied.

Although U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied her request, the agency said that officials would not take immediate action to arrest her.

Instead, the agency said officials have "decided to exercise prosecutorial discretion by not taking immediate action on Ms. Robles Loreto's removal order."

The lack of resolution in the case leaves Loreto open to arrest and potential deportation to Mexico.

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