U.S. Ends Medical Parole for Sick Mexican Girl, Risks Life

Los Angeles, U.S. — The United States government has revoked the humanitarian parole of a Mexican girl receiving critical medical treatment, placing her life in jeopardy due to the threat of deportation. The case of the daughter of Deysi Vargas came to light this Wednesday after authorities terminated the family's legal status, despite the child's life-threatening medical condition.

A Lifesaving Permit Revoked Without Warning

In 2023, the girl was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal condition—short bowel syndrome—which prevents her body from fully absorbing nutrients from food. For most of her life, she has depended on 24-hour feeding tubes at a hospital in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo. Desperate for advanced care, her parents were granted temporary humanitarian parole to enter the U.S. from Tijuana, Baja California, so she could receive treatment.

However, last month, while residing in Bakersfield, California, the family received a sudden notification from U.S. immigration authorities canceling their legal status. They were advised to "avoid deportation and leave the United States voluntarily."

Rebecca Brown, the family’s attorney from the pro bono law firm Public Counsel, emphasized the severity of the situation: "This is a textbook case of medical necessity. Without continued treatment, this child will die—it would be a cruel and unnecessary sacrifice." Public Counsel has launched a petition on Action Network to gather signatures urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision and prevent what they describe as an "avoidable tragedy."

Mexican Government Steps In

The Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) confirmed it is providing consular assistance and closely monitoring the case. In a statement, the SRE clarified that the family entered the U.S. legally in July 2023 for medical purposes and had complied with all conditions of their stay. Despite this, their humanitarian permit was abruptly revoked in April 2025.

"The medical team has been clear: interrupting her treatment would endanger her life," the SRE stated. The agency is coordinating with Public Counsel, the Mexican Consulate General in Los Angeles, and the Consulate in Fresno to lobby U.S. state and federal legislators to halt the deportation.

A Growing Controversy

The case has drawn attention amid broader debates over U.S. immigration policies under President Donald Trump. Advocates argue that revoking humanitarian protections for critically ill patients contradicts the original intent of medical parole programs.

The SRE has pledged full consular support for the family, working alongside their legal team to explore all available avenues to safeguard the child’s health and legal standing.

Key Figures:

• Child's Condition: Short bowel syndrome, requiring continuous feeding tube support.
• Legal Representation: Rebecca Brown, Public Counsel.
• Government Response: Mexican SRE and consulates actively intervening.
• Petition: Public Counsel’s campaign on Action Network to halt deportation.

The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how the U.S. handles future humanitarian parole requests involving life-or-death medical circumstances.