4-Year-Old Faces Deportation, Could Die Without US Medical Care

A four-year-old girl, Sofia, is facing imminent deportation from the United States despite needing life-saving medical treatment available only in the US. Her family's attorney, Gina Amato Lough, warns that Sofia could die within days if forced to leave the country. "The family is stressed and terrified," Amato Lough said in a press conference this week. A senior official from the Department of Homeland Security stated that the family is not actively being deported, and their application for humanitarian parole is "still being considered." However, the family received a notice on April 11, 2025, terminating their humanitarian parole and canceling the parents' work permits. Sofia's mother, Deysi Vargas, tearfully recounted the situation in a press conference, emphasizing that without access to specialized medical care in the US, Sofia will die. The case highlights the complexities of immigration policies and the challenges faced by families seeking refuge and medical care in the United States.