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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tampa woman deported to Cuba after normal check-in at immigration office
The Brief A Tampa woman was deported to Cuba after a normal check-in at the immigration office. Heidy Sanchez was among more than dozens of migrants sent on a plane from Miami to Cuba last week as part of the trump administration's crackdown on migrants in the U.S. Her husband, Valle, said he met with Tampa U. S. Representative Kathy Castor on Friday to share his story. TAMPA - A normal check-in at the immigration office ended with a Tampa family being ripped apart, following a mother's deportation to Cuba. Heidy Sanchez was among more than dozens of migrants sent on a plane from Miami to Cuba last week as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants in the U.S. Her husband, Carlos Yuniel Valle, is a U.S. citizen, and he said they are fighting for his wife's return. She left behind her husband and one-year-old baby girl Kaeleyn, who is nursing and has health conditions. Valle said they were in the middle of getting her status to stay in the country, but that process is now on hold. He said his wife's deportation did not give her due process. The last time they were all together was on Tuesday, April 22. What they're saying "We have lived very normal lives. We had our baby. We were able to buy our house and tragedy just surprised us," said Valle, Heidy's husband. READ: Clearwater Ferry crash: Firefighters describe rescue efforts after deadly boating incident Valle said his wife was detained that Tuesday after a regular check-in appointment with immigration and customs enforcement. A Cuban migrant who had been in Tampa since 2019, she deported last week back to Cuba. "My wife did everything by the law. She never got into any trouble. She went to all of her ICE appointments year by year," said Valle. He works to raise awareness of their situation at protests, and Sanchez has posted social media videos, pleading for their reunion. Now living at her mother's house, the couple video chat when Sanchez can get a signal, the latest on Thursday night when Valle put their daughter to sleep. "She tells me let me sing the lullaby that I would sing to her. And she starts and the baby kisses the phone and touches her face on the phone. And then I start crying, she starts crying," said Valle. Valle said they have been married for four years, and they were in the process of getting her status through family reunification. Until there's final approval of residency, immigration experts say migrants are vulnerable. "So that's a real big change, both that the US is not granting Cubans residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act as regularly as in past decades and that Cubans are being physically removed," said Michael Vastine, director of clinical programs and law professor at Stetson University College of Law. "It's hanging over the heads of many people that are in the U S that just haven't had those orders executed." As the days go on, Valle hopes it won't take years for his wife to hold their daughter again. "What I'm asking her for her to be returned to her daughter, so she can raise her daughter, care take for her," said Valle. Valle said he met with Tampa U. S. Representative Kathy Castor on Friday to share his story. Following the Tampa Bay deportations, her office said in a statement, "Immigration enforcement must be lawful and humane, not weaponized for political stunts." What you can do The Stetson law professor said anyone with questions or concerns about their status should call a nonprofit or private attorney that helps with immigration. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Briona Arradondo. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Fox News
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, a long-time supporter of President Donald Trump, is the United States attorney general. She was tapped by Trump for the role after Florida representative Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration. Bondi's role puts her in charge of the U.S. Justice Department. Bondi has supported Trump for many years, both on the campaign trail and in the courtroom. She spoke in his favor in 2016 during his first run for president, and also defended Trump during his 2020 impeachment trial. Bondi, a Tampa, Florida native, studied criminal justice at the University of Florida and later got her law degree from Stetson University College of Law. She spent nearly 20 years as a prosecutor before she became the first woman to be elected as Florida's attorney general in 2010. In 2019, she joined the Washington, DC-based lobbying firm Ballard Partners.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pam Bondi Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Birth date: November 17, 1965 Birth place: Tampa, Florida Birth name: Pamela Jo Bondi Father: Joseph Bondi, educator Mother: Patsy (Hammer) Bondi Marriages: Scott Fitzgerald (1997-2002, divorced); Garret Barnes, (1990-1992, divorced) Education: University of Florida, B.A., 1987; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1990 Fourth-generation Floridian. Bondi's father was mayor of Temple Terrace, Florida, in the 1970s. First woman to serve as Florida's attorney general. During her eight years as attorney general of Florida, Bondi unsuccessfully brought cases that aimed to undermine the Affordable Care Act and fought to keep the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Early 1990s – Bondi begins working at the Hillsborough County, Florida, State Attorney's Office. 2005 – Bondi adopts a dog from the Humane Society of Pinellas County that was brought from Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, Steven and Dorreen Couture of Louisiana sue Bondi and the Humane Society, seeking the return of their dog. In 2007, the Coutures and Bondi reach a settlement, and the dog is returned to the Coutures. December 2009 – Bondi leaves her job as a prosecutor at the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office and enters the race for Florida attorney general. November 2, 2010 – Bondi becomes the first woman elected as Florida's attorney general. 2011-2019 – Serves as attorney general of Florida. She is reelected in 2014. 2013 – Bondi comes under criticism for persuading the Florida governor at the time, Rick Scott, to postpone an execution because it conflicted with a fundraiser for her reelection campaign. She later apologized. 2019 – Joins the administration of US President Donald Trump. She works on Trump's legal team during his impeachment hearings. 2019-2025 – Partner at Ballard Partners LLC. November 21, 2024 - Trump names Bondi as his pick for US attorney general after his original nominee, Rep. Matt Gaetz, drops out. February 4, 2025 - Senate votes 54-46 to confirm Bondi as US attorney general. February 5, 2025 – Bondi is sworn in as US attorney general.
CNN
13-02-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Pam Bondi Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Birth date: November 17, 1965 Birth place: Tampa, Florida Birth name: Pamela Jo Bondi Father: Joseph Bondi, educator Mother: Patsy (Hammer) Bondi Marriages: Scott Fitzgerald (1997-2002, divorced); Garret Barnes, (1990-1992, divorced) Education: University of Florida, B.A., 1987; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1990 Fourth-generation Floridian. Bondi's father was mayor of Temple Terrace, Florida, in the 1970s. First woman to serve as Florida's attorney general. During her eight years as attorney general of Florida, Bondi unsuccessfully brought cases that aimed to undermine the Affordable Care Act and fought to keep the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Early 1990s – Bondi begins working at the Hillsborough County, Florida, State Attorney's Office. 2005 – Bondi adopts a dog from the Humane Society of Pinellas County that was brought from Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, Steven and Dorreen Couture of Louisiana sue Bondi and the Humane Society, seeking the return of their dog. In 2007, the Coutures and Bondi reach a settlement, and the dog is returned to the Coutures. December 2009 – Bondi leaves her job as a prosecutor at the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office and enters the race for Florida attorney general. November 2, 2010 – Bondi becomes the first woman elected as Florida's attorney general. 2011-2019 – Serves as attorney general of Florida. She is reelected in 2014. 2013 – Bondi comes under criticism for persuading the Florida governor at the time, Rick Scott, to postpone an execution because it conflicted with a fundraiser for her reelection campaign. She later apologized. 2019 – Joins the administration of US President Donald Trump. She works on Trump's legal team during his impeachment hearings. 2019-2025 – Partner at Ballard Partners LLC. November 21, 2024 - Trump names Bondi as his pick for US attorney general after his original nominee, Rep. Matt Gaetz, drops out. February 4, 2025 - Senate votes 54-46 to confirm Bondi as US attorney general. February 5, 2025 – Bondi is sworn in as US attorney general.
