Jacqueline is one of the LAST TWO women held in ICE Adelanto Detention Center. We believe she should not be double punished and are advocating for her immediate release! Sign the petition below to join us in our efforts to #FreeJacqueline. 

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Jacqueline came to the United States from Germany with her family when she was a small child and has lived in this country for over five decades. Her home is in Mendocino County, where she grew up, graduated from high school, and worked for many years. This is also where her family, including her mother, sister, adult children, and grandchildren, live. Even though Jacqueline is a lawful permanent resident, she has been in ICE custody for over three years, due to one criminal conviction from many years ago. Her criminal offense occurred at a time in her life when she suffered from verbal and emotional spousal abuse, as well as depression. She was not the perpetrator of the offense but was convicted for her failure to report abuse. Since her conviction, Jacqueline successfully completed a four-year prison sentence, where she engaged in extensive rehabilitation through courses, programs, and self-study, and reflection. She also pursued her education through college courses. Unfortunately, upon release from state prison, she was transferred to ICE custody and put into removal proceedings. She fought her case, without an attorney, to the BIA, and she now has a pro bono attorney helping her fight her case in an effort to remain in the U.S. with her family. Jacqueline continues to have strong support from her family, including her mother and daughters. She wants to be released so that she can meet her grandchildren for the first time, and be reunited with her family in the only home she has ever known. She also wants to resume working as well as restart her craft business. She takes responsibility for her past and the mistakes she has made, but she knows she has come a long way since that time, has grown and changed in great ways, and is confident she will be a safe and productive member of her community.