Guatemalan mother, newborn released from detention amid deportation threat

A Guatemalan woman who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border while pregnant was detained by U.S. authorities shortly after giving birth to a U.S. citizen baby at Tucson Medical Center. After wandering the Arizona desert for two days and being apprehended by Border Patrol, she gave birth under supervision and was initially held in custody, facing possible expedited deportation. During her detention, her attorney was denied access to her at the hospital, raising concerns about due process and the right to counsel. The case sparked protests and public outcry over the treatment of undocumented mothers and their U.S.-born children. Ultimately, federal officials decided to release the woman and her newborn, allowing her to remain in the U.S. while pursuing her case before an immigration judge. The situation highlighted ongoing debates around immigration enforcement and humanitarian considerations for vulnerable individuals.