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A 4-year-old girl with a life-threatening medical condition and her mother will be allowed to stay in the U.S. after a public plea for deportation relief. Their humanitarian parole, initially revoked, has been approved for one year. The girl, S.G.V., suffers from short bowel syndrome requiring specialized, unavailable treatment outside the U.S. The family, who entered the country legally via the CBP One app, had faced potential deportation, prompting a news conference highlighting the child's critical medical needs. The Department of Homeland Security ultimately granted the extension following the family's appeal.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.