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Should the fact that he's sick and a vet make him different?


Posted: Oct 28, 2009

VAN NUYS, Calif. (KABC) -- Like many other soldiers, a Southland-based Iraq war veteran is fighting post-traumatic stress disorder. But he's also facing a bigger battle trying to keep his young family together, as his wife faces deportation.

Twenty-six-year-old Army Specialist Jack Barrios can barely talk about the time he served in Iraq.

"I'll skip talking about that," he said.

But what he can speak about is the battle his family is going through now.

His wife, 23-year-old Frances, is an undocumented immigrant and faces deportation back to Guatemala. According to the L.A. Times, Frances was brought to the U.S. illegally by her mother when she was 6 years old, but did not learn of her status until she was in high school. She learned last year that removal proceedings have been started.

"I'm pretty sad and angry that we're going to get separated," Jack said.

Not only will 3-year-old Mathew and 1-year-old Allanna be separated from their mother, but Jack will also lose his main caretaker.

Since he returned from Iraq in 2007, he's been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

"He was an outgoing person, and he used to like being outside with his friends and have a good time," Frances said. "When he came back, he shut down. It wasn't him."

The Barrioses' attorney Jessica Dominguez said hundreds of veteran families now find themselves in this predicament, and that the chances of keeping Frances in the U.S. are slim.

"It's just mind-boggling to try to understand that in a situation like this, Mr. Barrios cannot be assured that his family will stay together because immigration laws do not protect the sanctity of his family at this point," Dominguez said.

Jack gets up at 3 a.m. everyday and works two jobs to support his family.
This couple can only hope they'll get to stay together.

"She's my soul mate, and she's a part of me, and we can't function without each other," Jack said.

It will be up to a judge to decide whether Frances will be returned back to Guatemala. The hundreds of veterans facing the same issue hope that the new immigration reform bill to be introduced into Congress next year will help them out.

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Our policy is sick, that's for sure - Me

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She was brought here when she was 6 - hardly responsible for that, but NOW she has a child and a husband - anyone who says 'send her back' is sick - and mean.

She learned of her status in high school. She had plenty of time - to correct the situation herself. sm

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I wouldn't want to separate any mother from her children or vice versa but why would she not fix this prior to having children of her own? She sounds intelligent enough and marrying someone in the service, he should've known the proper channels for her to go through. They wouldn't think twice about deporting you or me in that situation, children or not, you can take that to the bank!

why is she not allowed to stay now that she is married? - Amanda

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I thought once you were married you could get a legal visa or something. Why cant she just get legal now and be able to stay?

Vet with alien wife - old mt

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I don't think his being a recent Vet should have any impact on this at all. If they are married and have kids I thought she automatically was a citizen! Our system is so stupid sometimes. I hope they have a good lawyer.
I don't get this either. Until I see proof I would not be...sm - oldtimer
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too quick to believe what might just be a concocted urban legend.

Regardless the CHILD still suffers if Mom goes back - me

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So it's easy to judge and play monday morning quarterbacking, but even though your point could be valid in one way - it doesn't change TODAY'S reality - that an innocent child may face losing his mother.

STUPID STUPID STUPID (NOT the poster)

Easy, fear of deportation after living in the US most of her life! nm - oldtimer

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It's a good thing the media is involved in this story. (sm) - Nikki

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Maybe once the story spreads, this couple (and others like them, as mentioned in the videotape) hopefully will find some help and she'll be able to stay.

So much for family values in America. Sigh.

It will sound heartless, but we have LAWS for a reason - Tired&CrankyMT

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...whether they be immigration laws or what not.

While I do have compassion for this family and the horror situation they face, I can not overlook the fact that she is in this country illegally.

It doesn't matter how she first entered this country or what age she was. She is breaking the law by being here and never applying for US citizenship.

If special consideration is given to her by the courts, then special consideration should be given to all illegal immigrants in the USA currently and even to those who have been deported in the past. If that is the case, then what use is it to have any immigration laws in the USA?

Had the US government tightened their belt long ago regarding illegal immigrants overstaying their visas or entering the US illegally, I might still be seeing my younger brother's smile today and the September 11, 2001 attacks on the USA might not have happened.

You break the law, you suffer the consequences. End of story.

Yes it is heartless and here's why - me

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because you ignored the true victim here, the innocent AMERICAN child, who may be faced with losing his MOTHER!!

The country is not going to implode if this mother stays here.

The solution is multifaceted but INCLUDES working with the goverment of Mexico to tackle the illegal immigrant problem.

The 'solution' should never be to dismiss the situation with a cavalier, simplistic, 'you break the law, you suffer the consequences. End of story.' It's so easy to judge.

The CHILD didn't screw up - don't punish HIM (or her).


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