Jessica Cheung
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
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But as the days in custody turn into weeks, the two of them adapted to a new version of their relationship. No visits. They talk on the phone. A lot. As often as five times a day.
But as the days in custody turn into weeks, the two of them adapted to a new version of their relationship. No visits. They talk on the phone. A lot. As often as five times a day.
What are some of the updates that you give him on how life was going for you?
What are some of the updates that you give him on how life was going for you?
Inside the cell, time had stopped for Isla's dad. For Isla, on the other hand, life went on and her dad didn't want to miss out on it.
Inside the cell, time had stopped for Isla's dad. For Isla, on the other hand, life went on and her dad didn't want to miss out on it.
Oh, wow. Amazing. And then how did you share the news with him?
Oh, wow. Amazing. And then how did you share the news with him?
These calls went on for two months. And then in April, Isla learned of two major developments. First, Ice was going to enforce an order of removal against her dad, which meant he could be deported immediately. Second, Ice was moving him over 1,600 miles to a notorious detention center in Louisiana, which had been investigated by the Department of Homeland Security for alleged abuses.
These calls went on for two months. And then in April, Isla learned of two major developments. First, Ice was going to enforce an order of removal against her dad, which meant he could be deported immediately. Second, Ice was moving him over 1,600 miles to a notorious detention center in Louisiana, which had been investigated by the Department of Homeland Security for alleged abuses.
Yes, I can. I gave her a call on a recent Sunday. How was your Easter Sunday?
Yes, I can. I gave her a call on a recent Sunday. How was your Easter Sunday?
Isla says her dad's new detention center in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, is nothing like the one in Plymouth.
Isla says her dad's new detention center in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, is nothing like the one in Plymouth.
When Isla talks to her dad now, things feel different. She senses that the brave face her dad had put on is starting to crack.
When Isla talks to her dad now, things feel different. She senses that the brave face her dad had put on is starting to crack.