IRVING, Texas -- A woman faces the threat of deportation and losing her children after police discovered she is an illegal immigrant.Police said they learned Patricia Sarmiento was an illegal immigrant after she was involved in a crash Thursday morning.
Officials from Accion America said they were told by representatives of the city of Irving that only criminal illegals would be deported. Accion America’s Carlos Quintanilla said he thinks they went back on their word.Quintanilla said the organization is planning a rally at the Irving Police Department May 1.Video: Mother Faces Deportation After Car AccidentSarmiento’s family held a vigil in front of the Irving Police Department Thursday night. Friends said they are worried about her two U.S.-born children who could be left behind.
Video: Mother Faces Deportation After Car Accident
