El Paso Immigration Advocate Carlos Spector Faces Terminal Illness, Family Seeks Support

Carlos Spector, a renowned immigration attorney from El Paso, is gravely ill with cancer and currently hospitalized in Houston. His family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise $50,000 to cover the costs of an air ambulance service to bring him back home, where he wishes to spend his final days. Spector, 71, has dedicated his life to advocating for immigrant rights, notably enabling Mexican nationals fleeing violence to qualify for asylum in the U.S. His contributions to immigration law have left a significant impact on the community. As his health declines, his family and supporters are rallying to ensure he can return to El Paso.

Key Details: • GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $50,000 for air ambulance costs. • Air ambulance service to El Paso could cost approximately $25,000. • Spector has been receiving treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center in Houston for three weeks. • He is 71 years old and has been an immigration attorney for 40 years.