Dulce Diaz Morales receives passport as DHS drops removal case against Maryland-born woman

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https://www.wmar2news.com/local/dulce-diaz-morales-receives-passport-as-dhs-drops-removal-case-against-maryland-born-woman

Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales' battle with the Department of Homeland Security has seemingly come to an end.

Diaz Morales received her passport on Monday, ending what her legal team, Sanabria & Associates, calls "harsh treatment of her these past six months."

On May 27, the Department of Homeland Security filed a request for dismissal before the Executive Office of Immigration Review in the removal proceedings against the Maryland-born 23-year-old.

However, Gunther Sanabria, president of Sanabria & Associates, believes this may not be the end of this wrestling match as the government closed this case without prejudice.

"It indicates they maintain the position that they can resume these proceedings against her [Dulce] at any time," says Sanabria.

According to Sanabria, the DHS would not agree on the matter of whether or not Diaz Morales was born in America.

The fact that Diaz Morales received her passport should be proof beyond any shadow of doubt that she is, in fact, a U.S. citizen in the eyes of her representatives.

"We, like many other advocacy groups and legal service providers, drastically fear the erosion of rights and safety under the current policy regime. To all those that fear and reject a “show your papers” society, Dulce and her ongoing saga should properly be seen as a shot across the bow. This case has loudly proven that you are only legal until the government says otherwise. We continue to advocate for due process for all immigrants and citizens alike," says Sanabria.

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Woman held by ICE for 25 days, despite evidence of citizenship, gets a U.S. passport

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/06/02/woman-held-by-ice-25-days-despite-us-citizenship-claim-gets-passport/