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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Milwaukee teacher's aide must self-deport; ICE reviews request to stay
The Brief A teacher's aide in Milwaukee Public Schools is trying to avoid being deported. Yessenia Ruano has been ordered to self-deport by immigration officials. ICE is now formally reviewing her request to stay in the United States. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide has been told by immigration officials to self-deport. She is still in Milwaukee a week after the deadline. What we know The teacher's aide in question is Yessenia Ruano. On Tuesday, June 10, many students were seen holding up posters with messages saying, "I stand with Mrs. Ruano" and "Immigrants are welcomed here." Ruano works at Alba School as a teacher's aide. She faces a self-deportation order. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Ruano's attorney, Marc Christopher, told FOX6 News Ruano has submitted a request to stay, asking the agency to delay the deportation until a decision is issued pending her T-visa application for survivors of human trafficking. On Tuesday, a group of people walked around a neighborhood on Milwaukee's south side to show their support for Ruano. What they're saying "We have organized to support one of our teachers' aides, who is beloved. She has two daughters here who were born in this country. We are scared that she will be deported. And as a school, as a community, we love her. We love her kids. And just for all of the other immigrants in our community, we're here to support them," said Veronica Ramirez, a teachers union representative. What's next Ruano's attorney told FOX6 News ICE is now formally reviewing his client's stay request. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News FOX6 News reached out to ICE and the Trump administration for comment, but are still waiting for a response. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Milwaukee teacher's aide must self-deport; what has changed
The Brief A Milwaukee teacher's aide has been ordered to self-deport to El Salvador. Yessenia Ruano has been in the U.S. since 2011 after smugglers brought her from El Salvador. But Ruano's attorney said a new rule from the Trump administration means ICE will no longer wait. MILWAUKEE - She applied for a visa to stay in the United States. Now, a Milwaukee teacher's aide is learning she will be deported before that visa has a chance to go through. What we know Yessenia Ruano said her scheduled check-in with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was anything but routine. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Ruano has been living in the U.S. since 2011 after smugglers brought her from El Salvador. Her children were born here and are U.S. citizens. What they're saying "It's very hard because I'm not asking for anything but more time," Ruano said. "I am trying the best that I can do the legal ways and now they're closing the doors." In February, immigration officials granted Ruano time to stay in the U.S. after she applied for what is called a "T visa." It allows victims of human trafficking to temporarily stay in the United States. Dig deeper In the past, people applying for T visa were protected from deportation while the process played out. But Ruano's attorney said a new rule from the Trump administration means ICE will no longer wait. Ruano found out on Friday, May 30 that she is required to self-deport by Tuesday, June 3. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Immigration attorneys said the process for a T visa used to take three to four months. Now, it is more like three to four years. "I find that it is disingenuous that the same government while that case is pending to tell her that she needs to go back," said Marc Christopher, immigration attorney. "All we're asking is allow her to be here to be protected to be safe until that determination can be made." What's next FOX6 News reached out to USCIS and the Trump administration to get their perspective. We will let you know when we hear back. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
It was heartening to read about Milwaukee teacher's aide avoiding deportation
It was heartening to hear about the teacher's aide, Yessenia Ruano, getting more time for her T visa to be considered. Otherwise, it seemed like some monster rule giver was about to deport her and her twin daughters after being our United States neighbor for 14 years. Who are these fire-breathing demonic monsters who ruin folk's lives? I swear, had it not been for a front page picture and lead article, Ruano and her dear ones would be yet another victim of rules that need tweaking. Opinion: Worst atrocities of the past began with mass deportations. Is history repeating? More: Backlash to Musk isn't imagined. When they slash Medicaid it will be worse. | Opinion The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a 'whisperer,' keeping the monster from doing more harm. Someone in the Trump administration must read the Journal Sentinel articles, and I hope it has an effect. Frank Mulvey, Milwaukee Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state: Please include your name, street address and daytime phone. Generally, we limit letters to 200 words. Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter. Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing. Avoid ad hominem attacks, take issue with a position, not a person. We cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions. We don't publish poetry, anonymous or open letters. Each writer is limited to one published letter every two months. All letters are subject to editing. Write: Letters to the editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 500, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. Fax: (414)-223-5444. E-mail: jsedit@ or submit using the form that can be found on the on the bottom of this page. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Front page story helped Milwaukee woman avoid ICE deportation | Letters
