Doctors say 4-year-old Children's Hospital Los Angeles patient could die within days if deported
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LOS ANGELES — A press conference is set for Wednesday morning where a mother will talk about the crucial medical treatment her 4-year-old daughter is receiving at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, amidst looming deportation concerns sparked by a mandate from the Trump administration.

Deysi Vargas, whose daughter suffers from a serious condition known as short bowel syndrome, is scheduled to speak at Public Counsel’s L.A. office, a nonprofit law firm advocating for her and her family.

To maintain the child’s privacy, she is only being referred to as Sofia, which is a pseudonym. She was permitted to enter the United States in 2023 on humanitarian grounds.

“Without appropriate medical care in the United States, her doctors at Children’s Hospital LA say she will die,” the family’s attorneys said in an news release. “The family came to the U.S. under humanitarian parole, but in April, the Trump administration terminated their parole and ordered them to self-deport.”

Reached by ABC7 Los Angeles, a spokesperson for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles declined to comment.

In a statement posted on GoFundMe.com, Vargas said Sofia receives intravenous nutrition 14 hours a day and needs to visit the hospital every six weeks.

“Due to unexpected changes in our circumstances, we’re navigating an urgent situation that could impact Sofia’s continued medical treatment at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,” the fundraiser statement said. “Any support during this uncertain and difficult time would mean the world to us and help us stay focused on her care.”

As of Wednesday morning, about $12,400 had been raised.

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