Deportation of Teen and Mother: A Devastating Case of Immigration Injustice

Deportation of Nory Sontay Ramos and Mother

• 💔 A 17-year-old student, Nory Sontay Ramos, and her mother, Estela Ramos Baten, were deported by ICE from Los Angeles.
• 😥 The deportation devastated Nory's friends, teachers, and community, who described her as one of the best people.
• ⚠️ Nory and her mother were seeking asylum, having fled Guatemala due to gang violence, and had started a new life in the US.

Nory's Life and Aspirations in the US

• 📚 Nory, who came to America at age eight, was excelling in high school, particularly in mathematics, and had aspirations in fashion.
• 🌟 Her biggest motivation was her mother, and she was focused on her education and future.
• 🏃‍♀️ She was active in the cross-country team and taking summer enrichment classes to improve her English.

Legal Battle and Deportation

• ⚖️ Estela Ramos Baten's asylum application was denied in 2019, and her final order of removal was upheld in 2021.
• 🚫 She had no further legal pathways to remain in the US, leading to their deportation on June 30th.
• 🗣️ Nory attempted to translate the situation for her mother, who did not fully understand due to a language barrier.

Tragic Aftermath in Guatemala

• 🏠 Upon returning to Guatemala, Nory and her mother moved into an apartment in a gang-ridden village, the very danger they sought to escape.
• 💊 Estela Ramos Baten, who had underlying health issues exacerbated by stress, died shortly after their deportation.
• 💔 Nory found her mother dead in bed, with family members attributing her death to stress and sadness from the deportation.

Community Response and Call for Justice

• 🆘 Nory is now an orphan, and her community has set up a GoFundMe to support her and fight for her return to the US.
• 📢 The case is highlighted as an example of the cruelty and lack of due process in the current immigration system.
• ⚖️ Critics argue that such actions are barbaric, dehumanizing, and do not reflect a civilized society or proper immigration reform.
• 📉 The discussion also touches on the economic impact of mass deportations on the workforce.