Pastor Helps Deported Mother Reunite with Children After Trump-Era Policies

The Deportation of Maribis Beleño

• 💔 Maribis Beleño was deported to Venezuela in August, leaving her three children behind in the US despite her pleas.
• ⚠️ ICE stated her deportation was due to petty theft, but did not respond to questions about the children's welfare or a plan for them.
• 📌 There is no evidence that ICE followed its own protocol to ensure a plan was in place for the children before deporting their mother.
• 😥 Beleño's children were left without a permanent legal guardian in the US, a situation that has occurred under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Pastor Elias Rodriguez's Intervention

• 🤝 Pastor Elias Rodriguez, a Trump voter and supporter of tough immigration laws, was contacted when the children's aunt, who was caring for them, faced a medical emergency.
• ⏳ The pastor and his team had a narrow five-hour window to intervene and take custody of the children.
• 🚗 They traveled from Midland, Texas, to Dallas to pick up the children and brought them back to Midland for 55 days.
• ❤️ The pastor's motivation stemmed from a desire to manifest the heart of Christ, emphasizing that his actions were driven by faith, not politics.

Reuniting the Family

• ✈️ The pastor's organization worked to arrange the children's reconnection with their mother in Venezuela.
• 💰 Funding was raised through the help of many people to facilitate the reunion.
• 🦃 The remarkable reunion took place during the Thanksgiving weekend, nearly five months after the mother's deportation.
• ✨ The story highlights a successful reunification, emphasizing the importance of helping children in dire situations and preventing displacement.