Mother of Teen with Autism in Federal Custody Demands Answers
KHOU 11November 5, 20252 min558 views
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- 📌 A 15-year-old boy, Emmanuel Garcia, with autism and verbal limitations, went missing 10 days ago.
- 🏥 Houston police found him and placed him with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), and he was scheduled for emergency surgery for appendicitis.
Mother's Demands and Heated Exchange
- 💔 Emmanuel's mother, Maria, received news that her son was placed back into ORR custody moments after speaking with reporters.
- 🗣️ Maria and the immigrant rights group FIEL Houston engaged in an emotional and heated exchange with Mayor John Whitmire over the detainment.
- ⚖️ FIEL Houston believes Emmanuel's transfer back to ORR was a deliberate action to prevent him from going home with his mother.
Official Statements and Ongoing Investigation
- 🤝 The Mayor's office stated they will form a team to discuss available options for Emmanuel.
- 📞 The Houston Police Department deferred to a previous statement, indicating they contacted HHS after being recommended by CPS upon finding Emmanuel.
- ❓ Several city council members have expressed concern, with one offering resources to Emmanuel's mother to connect with HPD.
- 🔍 The story is developing, and FIEL is exploring options to reunite Emmanuel with his mother.
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AutismFederal CustodyUndocumented ImmigrantsMissing TeenOffice of Refugee ResettlementAppendicitis SurgeryImmigrant RightsHouston Police DepartmentChild Protective ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesCity Council
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