Overview
- Mariola, who checked in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Burlington on Monday, was told she can remain in the United States for now.
- She left the office without detention as ICE set a new check-in date that keeps the threat of removal in place.
- The longtime Lynn resident fled Guatemala 16 years ago and works as a paraprofessional while raising her 15-year-old U.S. citizen son.
- Supporters rallied over Mother’s Day at Red Rock Park, gathered nearly 5,000 petition signatures, and pressed ICE in a letter from the mayor and City Council.
- ICE declined to discuss her case, and advocates say her experience reflects many similar deportation threats in Massachusetts and nationwide.