A mother in Houston is asking for public help after her husband was deported to Honduras while their young son battles a rare, life-threatening condition.
Father Detained Despite Pending Immigration Case
Gabriela Murillo says her husband, Jorge Murillo, was pulled over in Mississippi on Oct. 8 while driving for work. According to the family’s attorney, he had an open immigration case and was legally allowed to remain in the United States during the process.
Despite this, he was detained and transferred to a facility in Louisiana, where he remained for months before being deported on January 10.
Gabriela said she learned the news during a video call with him after he had already arrived in Honduras.
5-Year-Old Son Faces Rare Genetic Disorder
The couple’s son, James, 5, is autistic and suffers from multiple medical conditions. Doctors recently diagnosed him with a rare genetic disorder that causes aortic dilation, affecting his heart and lungs. The family says his life expectancy could be between five and ten years.
Gabriela described the emotional toll of the situation, saying she is trying to cherish every moment with her son while coping with her husband’s absence.
Attorney Claims Deportation Was Legally Wrong
The family’s lawyer argues the deportation should not have happened because Jorge’s immigration appeal was still pending.
Jorge, who says he has no criminal record, fears being separated during a critical time in his son’s health journey. He also stated he cannot relocate his son to Honduras due to limited medical resources and the severity of his condition.
Mother Caring for Five Children Alone
Gabriela is now caring for five children under the age of 8 while seeking assistance from local, state, and federal officials to bring her husband back. She says she has not received responses so far.
According to reporting from KHOU-TV, immigration authorities have also not publicly commented on the case despite multiple inquiries.
For now, the family remains focused on their son’s health and hoping for a resolution that reunites them.
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