In our December 20, 2010 post “What happens to undocumented children when their parents are detained?” we mentioned the case of Encarnacion Bail Romero, a Guatemalan native, whose removal had been stayed until the courts resolve the question of her son’s custody. Ms. Bail Romero lost custody of her infant son and was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft. Ms. Bail Romero has been seeking to regain custody of her son since she was released from prison last year.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on January 25, 2011 the State did not follow its own laws when it terminated Ms. Bail Romero’s parental rights. The Court ordered the State to follow proper procedures and hold a new trial regarding Bail Romero’s parental rights.
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