The Houston household’s emotional reunion ended with out decision.
HOUSTON — Three weeks after 14-year-old Emmanuel Garcia went lacking whereas his mom and sister had been promoting fruit on a Houston avenue nook, Maria Garcia was capable of see him once more. The reunion happened Wednesday at a federal detention heart for unaccompanied minors, the place Emmanuel has been held since being picked up by HPD earlier this month.
At a press convention Wednesday at Congressman Al Inexperienced’s workplace, Maria, the teenager’s mom, described the assembly as each joyful and heartbreaking. Maria stated her hope stays the identical, to reunite along with her son and to take him house.
Congressman Inexperienced known as the case “a mission of mercy,” including that whereas the household’s full reunion has but to occur, “right now has been a great day, and a few good issues have occurred.”
Lawyer Raed Gonzalez who’s representing the Garcia household, stated Emmanuel is at present being evaluated by the Workplace of Refugee Resettlement and that officers are checking Maria’s background earlier than approving the kid’s launch.
“We certain hope that it occurs sooner reasonably than later,” Gonzalez stated.
Garcia stated she stays hopeful.
“With the assistance of God, I’ll be capable to convey him house someday.”
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