A 4-year-old Mexican girl, "Sofia," suffering from short bowel syndrome and receiving life-saving treatment in the US, has been granted a one-year humanitarian parole extension. Her mother, Deysi Vargas, had received termination notices in April. The extension follows advocacy from lawyers and public pressure, highlighting concerns about the immigration system's responsiveness to urgent medical needs. Sofia's treatment, requiring up to 14 hours of daily IV therapy, is unavailable in Mexico.

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