The Georgia General Assembly convened and a new president will be sworn in later this month. For one local family, immigration is an important topic they hope will be addressed as the new state and national governments get down to business. It’s a hot-button issue that hits very close to the heart.
Danny Wilson’s adopted son Noe woke up Monday morning in a jail cell, facing deportation. Noe, a Rome High School and Shorter College alum, was cited for several offenses – including an expired tag, no insurance, driving without a license and DUI after drinking the previous night with friends – and was arrested when his illegal status was discovered. Now his father is asking for help and support as they fight his impending deportation.
Wilson doesn’t deny his son’s illegal status; in fact, he has fought for more than 10 years with the help of an immigration lawyer to obtain citizenship for Noe, who is now 24 years old. He said his son has worked hard since coming to America from Guatemala to achieve the American Dream, only to see that work flushed away because current immigration laws prevent his son from becoming a citizen.
“We’ve tried every conceivable way to do the right thing,” said Wilson, explaining that he was granted legal guardianship, but never allowed to officially adopt Noe as a boy.
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Family seeking support, prayers as adopted son faces deportation
Danny Wilson’s adopted son Noe woke up Monday morning in a jail cell, facing deportation. Noe, a Rome High School and Shorter College alum, was cited for several offenses – including an expired tag, no insurance, driving without a license and DUI after drinking the previous night with friends – and was arrested when his illegal status was discovered. Now his father is asking for help and support as they fight his impending deportation.
Wilson doesn’t deny his son’s illegal status; in fact, he has fought for more than 10 years with the help of an immigration lawyer to obtain citizenship for Noe, who is now 24 years old. He said his son has worked hard since coming to America from Guatemala to achieve the American Dream, only to see that work flushed away because current immigration laws prevent his son from becoming a citizen.
“We’ve tried every conceivable way to do the right thing,” said Wilson, explaining that he was granted legal guardianship, but never allowed to officially adopt Noe as a boy.
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Family seeking support, prayers as adopted son faces deportation
Another family trying to fight off the system overtaking them.
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