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Erika Fierro, an Indianapolis mother of two, was warned during her immigration check-in at the end of April that she may only have a few weeks to get her affairs in order, including arrangements for her children. Her husband has already been deported.

Fierro was brought to the U.S. at age 5. In March, despite no criminal history, she was arrested by immigration officials outside her home.

She was informed Thursday she had until the end of June to leave the country.

This comes as a relief for Fierro – she was concerned she would be deported sooner, without her children. She is now focused on getting them passports.

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