El Paso Mother Faces Deportation After Bridge Collapse Tragedy in Baltimore

Zoila Guerra Sandoval, a Guatemalan mother, is grappling with the potential deportation following the tragic death of her partner, José Mynor López, in a bridge collapse in Baltimore. López was one of six immigrant workers who died when a cargo ship struck the bridge in May 2024. Despite being encouraged to seek humanitarian relief after this public tragedy, Guerra Sandoval's request for deferred action was denied, leading to a deportation process initiated against her. She is now preparing for a preliminary hearing this summer to contest her deportation while trying to support her seven-year-old daughter, who is struggling with the loss of her father.

Key Details: • Guerra Sandoval's preliminary hearing is scheduled for summer 2026. • She has lived in the U.S. for nearly 19 years without any negative record. • The deportation process was initiated after her request for action was denied.