Georgia Family Faces Deportation After Traffic Stops

Georgia Father and Daughter Face Deportation After Separate Traffic Stops A recent incident in Georgia highlights the complexities of immigration laws and their impact on families. A 19-year-old college student, Ximena Arias-Cristobal, and her father, Jose Francisco Arias-Tovar, were both detained and face deportation after separate traffic stops. According to Dalton Police Department reports, Ximena was stopped for what an officer believed was an improper turn. When she couldn't produce a valid driver's license, she was turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "I'm 10-4, one female, 95," the officer stated on his radio dispatch. Meanwhile, Jose was stopped for speeding. He also lacked a driver's license. Georgia state law prevents the issuance of licenses to individuals residing in the country illegally. Both father and daughter admitted to ICE that they were in the U.S. without permission. The Department of Homeland Security upheld the deportation decision, stating that Mr. Tovar had ample opportunity to seek legal citizenship but chose not to. The family is now being held together in the Stewart Detention Center. This case underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and their human consequences. It highlights the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants and their families in navigating the legal system.