MIAMI, USA — Maria Hernandez clutches a photo of her son, tears welling in her eyes. Her son, Alejandro Hernandez, was deported to Cuba last month despite being married to a U.S. citizen and fathering a newborn baby. “He was our rock,” Maria says softly. “Now, there’s an empty seat at our table.”
As immigration enforcement intensifies across the United States, families like the Hernandez household are grappling with sudden separations. Alejandro had lived in Miami since he was a child, building a life and family. His wife, Emily, is left to care for their infant son alone. “One moment we were planning our future, and the next, he was gone,” Emily shares. “Our son won’t know his father’s embrace.”
The family’s plight highlights the human toll of strict immigration policies. Advocates argue that such enforcement actions often overlook individual circumstances. “Alejandro had no criminal record and was contributing to his community,” says immigration attorney Luis Martinez. “Families are being torn apart without due process.”
Maria now spends her days trying to connect with her son through sporadic phone calls. “It’s not the same as having him here,” she sighs. “We just want our family to be whole again.”
The Hernandez family hopes that sharing their story will shed light on the personal tragedies behind immigration statistics. They urge policymakers to consider the profound impact on families. “We are more than numbers,” Emily pleads. “We are mothers, fathers, and children just trying to stay together.”
