{"id":9714,"date":"2025-03-11T10:44:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/?p=9714"},"modified":"2025-03-11T10:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:44:19","slug":"undocumented-mother-released-on-bond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/undocumented-mother-released-on-bond\/","title":{"rendered":"Undocumented Mother Released on Bond"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to the Case<\/h2>\n

A judge approved bond Tuesday for an El Monte mother, who cares for a daughter with cancer, after she was taken into immigration custody last month.
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\nYolanda Perez, 50, was taken into custody on Feb. 24. Last week, she saw a judge for her first immigration hearing, during which her attorney filed a request for a hearing to determine if Perez could be released on bond.<\/p>\n

Background of the Arrest<\/h2>\n

Yolanda was arrested outside her El Monte home in February as immigration agents targeted her son Johnathan, who is also undocumented but had multiple non-violent convictions for drug possession. David Acalin, the family’s attorney, said Johnathan did his time and went to rehab.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Release on Bond<\/h2>\n

On Tuesday morning, a judge approved bond for Perez, who was expected to be released within hours. Xitlali Tejeda, her 20-year-old daughter, traveled from El Monte to San Diego on Thursday morning for the initial hearing, but the proceedings lasted just a few minutes and were over before Tejeda made it inside. \u201cShe means everything to me. She\u2019s like my right hand,\u201d said Tejeda, who relied on her mom as her primary caretaker as she went through chemo treatments.<\/p>\n

The Mother’s Role in Caregiving<\/h2>\n

\u201cShe cooks for me. She does everything for me. Changes me. She showers me. She\u2019s there for me. She doesn\u2019t leave me alone. If I\u2019m in the living room, she comes with me. If I\u2019m in the room, she lays with me. She just never leaves my side.\u201d Acalin said, \u201cIt’s literally a life and death situation,\u201d \u201cThe daughter is gravely ill. She needs the mother as her full-time caretaker to take her to her doctors, to the treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previous Charges and Their Relevance<\/h2>\n

Perez had a misdemeanor charge from 20 years ago for shoplifting. Acalin said she stole food to eat. \u201cClearly this person is not a national security risk or a danger to society,\u201d said Acalin. \u201cIn criminal court, this is the equivalent of a bad speeding ticket.\u201d Acalin said she paid a fine and restitution and the case was closed years ago.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Hearings<\/h2>\n

Another hearing in the case is scheduled for March 20.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The approval of bond for Yolanda Perez is a significant development in her case, allowing her to be released and continue caring for her ailing daughter. The situation highlights the complexities and challenges faced by undocumented individuals and their families, particularly in situations involving serious health issues.<\/p>\n

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