Her lawyer and local activists warned her that she could be deported under President Trump's executive order. Though she was in compliance with her supervision order, the time had come for her deportation, ICE said. The role of President Trump's executive order tightening enforcement of illegal immigration laws is another point of contention. Maldonado and other supporters, including Phoenix's mayor, believe Trump's executive order had everything to do with it. Her deportation is an example of how "President Trump's mass deportation plan makes our country less safe," Mayor Greg Stanton said, vowing to not cooperate with the executive order.

Source: CNN February 10, 2017 02:25 UTC