New Yorkers who helped catch subway shooter in danger of being deported

[WhiskeyGrinder]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-subway-attack-deportation-b2081183.html

Last month, as gunshots and smoke filled the air on an N train headed from Brooklyn to Manhattan, a 37-year-old mother who has asked to be identified only by her last name, Flores, started filming the situation on her phone.

Then she did something extraordinarily brave: she turned her phone and its footage over to police — despite the fact that she is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who has been subject to a deportation order for more than two decades.

Francisco Puebla, another undocumented immigrant who manages the Saifee Hardware and Garden store, was directing camera installers when the alleged shooter Frank James walked by. The workers alerted the police, leading to Mr James’ arrest.

Now, for their contributions to the cause of public safety, Ms Flores and Mr Puebla are facing trouble with immigration officials. Mr James’ attack inside the N train on 12 April left dozens of people injured. He has pleaded not guilty to counts of perpetrating a terrorist attack and violence against a mass transportation system.

[BlackSkimmer]

1. That is unbelievable.

Well no, I guess it’s not.

I hope someone brings that to Biden’s attention.

[intheflow]

2. These are people we WANT in our country!

If there was ever an option for Naturalization in Recognition of Bravery and Service to Country, now would’ve the time to invoke it.

[Karadeniz]

3. She should get an automatic green card. When a law prevents a human from expressing

humanitarianism, ignore the law.