Guardian Angel: Nora Sandigo’s Commitment to Immigrant Children

Nora Sandigo, a legal guardian for children of immigrants facing deportation, has witnessed increased anxiety within immigrant communities in the US. Fearing separation, parents have sought her protection for their children. Sandigo has aided over 2,000 children, driven by empathy and her own immigrant experience.

Nora Sandigo, a Miami-based legal guardian, is witnessing the mounting fears of immigrant families in the United States. Parents facing the threat of deportation have increasingly turned to Sandigo, requesting her to safeguard their children in case of an enforced separation.

As the government intensifies immigration enforcement, families have altered their lifestyles to avoid public exposure. Sandigo, already responsible for over 2,000 children's paperwork, is stepping up her efforts, visiting homes to formalize guardianship to keep children out of foster care.

Hers is a story of compassion fueled by personal history. Having fled Nicaragua as a teenager to escape political unrest, Sandigo empathizes deeply with the families she aids, seeing her work as a testament to faith and solidarity.

(With inputs from agencies.)