"Under One Roof" by Ira Glass & Valerie Kipnis (November 16, 2025). This American Life.
"Act 1: A House Divided" (starts at 18:11) of this podcast episode features Jenni and Fidel Rivera and their family as they debate whether Fidel should self-deport — then cope with the reality of living with family separation.
“Two Women Share What It Was Like to Lose Their Husbands to ‘Self-Deportation’” by Anna Lekas Miller (November 15, 2025).
This article features Julie Moreno, U.S. citizen and AFU member, whose husband Neftalí self-deported to Mexico amid rising fears of detention under federal immigration policies. The piece highlights the emotional and practical hardships that mixed-status families like hers face as they navigate forced separation.
“Trump’s ICE Arrested a Whistleblower Who Exposed Sexual Assault in Detention. Now, He’s Left the Country.” by Francesca D’Annunzio (October 20, 2025). Texas Observer.
Douglas Menjivar is a 50-year-old master mechanic from El Salvador who spent much of the last two decades living in the United States. He endured multiple stints in immigration detention, where he suffered sexual assaults and inadequate protection, and later became an advocate for immigrant rights. Despite marrying a U.S. citizen and seeking legal residency, he faced repeated detention and legal hurdles. Menjivar’s story highlights the trauma, family separation, and challenges faced by immigrants navigating the U.S. immigration system, ultimately leading him and his wife to voluntarily relocate to Spain.
“LOCAL Facing possible detention or deportation, NC father leaves on his own terms” by Nathan Collins (October 20, 2025). The News & Observer.
This article highlights Jennifer Rivera, a U.S. citizen and AFU member whose husband, Fidel Rivera, self-deported to Mexico after living undocumented in the U.S. for 30 years. Jenni’s story illustrates the difficult choices mixed-status families face under heightened immigration enforcement.
“Mexican father, reflecting a trend, leaves family of 19 years and self-deports due to threat of arrest” by Laura Romero, Ely Brown, and Matt Rivers (October 19, 2025). ABC News.
This article features Jennifer Rivera, a U.S. citizen and AFU member, whose husband, Fidel Rivera, self-deported after 30 years in the U.S. due to immigration enforcement. Her story emphasizes the emotional and legal challenges mixed-status families face.
“Undocumented father self-deports after living in the US for 30 years” by Matt Rivers (October 19, 2025). ABC News Video.
This video features Jennifer Rivera, U.S. citizen and AFU member, whose husband self-deported to Mexico to protect their family. Her experience shows the human impact of immigration enforcement on mixed-status families.
“Live Discussion: US Citizens Separated from Spouses w/ Julie Moreno” by Austin Kocher and Julie Moreno (October 18, 2025). Substack.
This live discussion features Julie Moreno, a U.S. citizen and AFU member, who supported her husband Nefatlí Juárez in self-deporting to Mexico. Julie’s advocacy highlights the legal gaps that force mixed-status families into difficult choices.
“Self-deportation or detention, the crossroads of 1.4 million couples in the Trump era” by Patricia Caro (October 15, 2025). El País.
This article profiles Julie Moreno, U.S. citizen and AFU member, whose husband Nefatlí Juárez self-deported due to fear of ICE detention. The piece illustrates how federal immigration policies affect millions of mixed-status couples nationwide.
“My Husband Self-Deported So He Could Be Free era” by Pablo Manríquez (October 15, 2025).
This post profiles Julie Moreno, U.S. citizen and AFU member, whose husband Nefatlí Juárez self-deported due to fear of ICE detention. The piece illustrates how federal immigration policies affect millions of mixed-status couples nationwide.