He was denied. When KIRO 7 asked the city of Lakewood, we were told state law prevents them from discussing the case. Pastor Joanne Enqguist of Gethsemane Lutheran Church says Robles will stay in the church without his family --, hoping for a resolution that will keep them together. "It's a religious community so ICE should stay out, but I have much less trust…"

Brenda Robles also lacks trust in the immigration authorities. "We're afraid at any point in time they can just come in and take him in and separate a family."