DeLauro Statement on Two Year Stay in Deportation Case of Luis Barrios

WASHINGTON, DC (May 12, 2017) — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement regarding news that Luis Barrios has received a two year stay in his deportation case.

"Luis Barrios deserves to remain in the United States permanently and I am overwhelmed with joy that he has been granted a two year stay. Luis's family, the Derby community, and the many advocacy groups working on his behalf have helped shine a light on this case and made today's announcement possible. While we have achieved a great milestone in Luis's immigration case, there is still much more work to do.

"The U.S. Department of Justice should reopen this case immediately and give Luis the opportunity to present his case for asylum. We also must continue to fight the Trump Administration's immoral actions on immigration and Congress should immediately pass comprehensive immigration reform to end the cruel practice of breaking up families."

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