A Pregnant Woman's Desperate Fight for Life at Risk as Deportation Looms in the US
Eight months into her pregnancy, Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz is facing a terrifying ordeal. The 21-year-old woman, who has been deemed to have a "credible fear" of persecution by US immigration authorities, is set to be deported from Atlanta International Airport to Colombia despite being in medical distress.
Attorney Anthony Enriquez, representing Ortiz's case through the Kennedy Human Rights Center, expressed his deep concern for her well-being. "We are trying to get her the medical attention she needs immediately," he said, emphasizing that Ortiz has been denied treatment for her serious symptoms, including shooting pain in her abdomen and back, nausea, and vomiting.
Enriquez's words echo a pattern of neglect towards pregnant detainees under US immigration custody, which has been extensively documented. Since the Trump administration took office, civil rights leaders have reported numerous cases of medical malfeasance, including bleeding, miscarriages, and shackling, all in an effort to deter asylum seekers from pursuing their claims.
The situation is further complicated by a policy that, although exists on paper, is not being applied when it comes to pregnant detainees. According to Enriquez, ICE regularly detains and deports pregnant women as soon as possible, often disregarding the law that protects them from detention during pregnancy.
Ortiz's case highlights the need for urgent action to address the lack of medical care for pregnant detainees in US immigration custody. As Ortiz herself has requested, she needs immediate medical attention to ensure her safety and well-being.
As Ortiz prepares to leave the airport, Enriquez is taking bold steps to protect his client's rights. He plans to file a lawsuit to preserve Ortiz's status quo and ensure that she receives the necessary medical care. The case serves as a stark reminder of the US government's failure to prioritize the health and safety of vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women seeking asylum.
The fate of Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz hangs in the balance, with her life at risk due to the lack of attention from immigration authorities. As Enriquez puts it, "We are fighting for our client's right to live."
Eight months into her pregnancy, Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz is facing a terrifying ordeal. The 21-year-old woman, who has been deemed to have a "credible fear" of persecution by US immigration authorities, is set to be deported from Atlanta International Airport to Colombia despite being in medical distress.
Attorney Anthony Enriquez, representing Ortiz's case through the Kennedy Human Rights Center, expressed his deep concern for her well-being. "We are trying to get her the medical attention she needs immediately," he said, emphasizing that Ortiz has been denied treatment for her serious symptoms, including shooting pain in her abdomen and back, nausea, and vomiting.
Enriquez's words echo a pattern of neglect towards pregnant detainees under US immigration custody, which has been extensively documented. Since the Trump administration took office, civil rights leaders have reported numerous cases of medical malfeasance, including bleeding, miscarriages, and shackling, all in an effort to deter asylum seekers from pursuing their claims.
The situation is further complicated by a policy that, although exists on paper, is not being applied when it comes to pregnant detainees. According to Enriquez, ICE regularly detains and deports pregnant women as soon as possible, often disregarding the law that protects them from detention during pregnancy.
Ortiz's case highlights the need for urgent action to address the lack of medical care for pregnant detainees in US immigration custody. As Ortiz herself has requested, she needs immediate medical attention to ensure her safety and well-being.
As Ortiz prepares to leave the airport, Enriquez is taking bold steps to protect his client's rights. He plans to file a lawsuit to preserve Ortiz's status quo and ensure that she receives the necessary medical care. The case serves as a stark reminder of the US government's failure to prioritize the health and safety of vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women seeking asylum.
The fate of Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz hangs in the balance, with her life at risk due to the lack of attention from immigration authorities. As Enriquez puts it, "We are fighting for our client's right to live."
... I mean, can't you just imagine being eight months pregnant and thinking you're gonna be deported?! 
It's like, what even is the point of having laws if nobody follows them? 
And all these women are just suffering, getting sick and neglected... it's like, how is that okay?! 
We need to do something about this ASAP! 
The whole situation with Zharick is soooo messed up 
... I'm literally sending her positive vibes from afar 
especially not a woman who's supposed to be safe and taken care of during pregnancy the system is broken and someone needs to fix it ASAP 
... or worse, the US government doesn't even care enough to stop it 
. I mean, what kind of system is this? 
... it's not just about Zharick Buitrago Ortiz's life at risk, it's about a whole pattern of neglect towards pregnant detainees that's been going on for years... and the fact that ICE doesn't even follow its own laws when it comes to these vulnerable people is just ridiculous 
.
and it got me thinking... have you ever noticed how some animals can just calm us down when we're stressed? like, my neighbor's dog always seems to know when I'm having a bad day and will just snuggle up next to me 
. anyway back to this story... the fact that they're deporting her while she's pregnant is just insane 
what if someone in our family or community was in her shoes? we need to do something about this ASAP 
And what about all these cases of medical neglect that have been going on? Like, how can they justify shackling pregnant women or denying them treatment? It's like they're trying to break their backs (or bodies) instead of helping them. 
I just want this woman to get the help she needs ASAP! 
the system is seriously broken here. we need to do better for our citizens, especially those who are already in vulnerable situations like this. and isn't it ironic that there's a law supposed to protect pregnant detainees but nobody seems to care about enforcing it? 
and the fact that they're trying to get her out of the country without giving her proper care is just cruel 
we need to make some noise about this and get our government to do something about it 
. the system is supposed to be in place to protect people, especially the most vulnerable ones like pregnant women seeking asylum 
. it's a ticking time bomb if they don't get some proper medical attention soon 
. this is just heartbreaking 
. I mean, what if she has a miscarriage or gives birth on the way? It's like they don't even care about her life 
. The system is supposed to protect her, not put her in harm's way 
. And it's not just this one case, it's been happening to so many others 
. We need to do something about this ASAP! It's ridiculous that they're being held accountable for their actions and still can't get the medical attention she needs 
. This is just heartbreaking 
how can US authorities forget about laws that protect them? 
and why is this happening again? 
8 months pregnant, she's basically running out of time... please, someone, do something! 
a policy that's supposed to protect people from persecution but ends up putting them in harm's way? no thanks! 
.
. The fact that they're denying her treatment and shackling her in a way that could cause her harm is just unacceptable. I hope Enriquez's lawsuit goes through and she gets the help she needs.
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Ortiz gets the medical attention she needs and can live her life in peace.
. It's like, what even is the point of having laws if they're not going to be followed? 
. I'm rooting for Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz all the way