1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Maureen Wanjiru Ngure studied nursing in the U.S, and has worked 8 years in local hospitals. She also is a community volunteer and on the Contra Costa County Covid Team. Her husband and 2 young children are U.S. citizens. She recently was nominated and chosen for employment in British Columbia, Canada. This is an Occupational Pathway program to Canadian Citizenship for her and her family. Her work authorization is in process to become a Canadian registered nurse. With 2 days notice, Maureen went to a mandated appointment on August 14, 2026. Maureen never missed a DHS appointment or phone call in 20 years living in the U.S. This time Maureen was served a 3rd Country Deportation Order. She was unable to see a Contra Costa County Rapid Response lawyer who came to assist her. Over the next 4 days, Maureen was transferred to 3 different detention centers in California, Arizona, and Louisiana. She slept on floors in rooms and halls with strangers. Her ID, phone, wallet were 'lost' in transit. Maureen became lost in the DHS Data System on her 5th day. Without identification, money, or phone, she was driven in a van to an unknown airport. Maureen was slated to fly to an unnamed developing country. Just before boarding, a last minute Deportation HALT moved her back into custody at Richwood Detention Center in Monroe, Louisiana. Please release her to her family and do all that you can to ensure that the only place she goes to is her family or to Canada. Thank you for all that you and your staff do for all Californians.