In a world where a simple traffic stop can lead to a family’s worst nightmare, Elizabeth Alejo is enduring a heart-wrenching ordeal. Her husband, Mario Garcia-Falcon, was pulled over near Hillsboro Avenue in DeSoto County for not coming to a complete stop. Though he’s been in the legal immigration process since 2022, a few past misdemeanors led to his detention by ICE just days after Elizabeth posted bail.
What followed was an emotional rollercoaster filled with confusion and fear. Despite her attempts to locate her husband, communications broke down, leaving her terrified that he had been sent to Mexico. Elizabeth’s worries only deepened when her husband managed to call her from Oklahoma, but the ICE locator still pointed to a facility in Texas.
As if that wasn’t enough, the DeMine Immigration Law Firm noted that a growing number of families face similar struggles in tracking loved ones in ICE custody. The mounting costs of legal representation—$6,000 for Elizabeth—have placed a financial strain on the entire family. The challenges of navigating such a complex system can leave any family feeling powerless, but Elizabeth remains determined, holding onto hope in a time that feels impossibly dark.
