Myrna Dick Media Update

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Media updates on the Myrna Dick case will be posted as soon as they become available. Requests for interviews or additional information should be sent via email. We will attempt to honor your requests if submitted via email. Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law

September 8, 2006
On Friday September 8, 2006 the government filed their Response in Opposition to the Petition for Certiorari in the Myrna Dick deportation case. The attorneys of Sharma-Crawford have already forwarded their Reply to the printers and expect that it will be filed September 11th or 12th. Once submitted, all parties will wait for the Court’s decision.

August 10, 2006
The U.S. Government has asked for another 30 day continuance for their response in the Myrna Dick deportation case. Rekha Sharma-Crawford, attorney representing Myrna Dick said, “This request was expected but in no way does it foreshadow what the court will do when they finally rule on the case.” Sharma-Crawford remains in contact with the Dick family as they struggle with the emotional impact created by the deportation.

Deportation Documentary Hits Sundance
This year, Sundance will feature a documentary concerning the deportation of Myrna Dick, a Mexican-born woman who came to the US with her family as a child (one of only 80 films accepted by the Sundance Institute). Her case drew national attention because she is married to a U.S. citizen, and she discovered she was pregnant with her son, shortly after she was charged for allegedly making a false claim of citizenship. For the full story, including a preview video clip, see here.

July 10, 2006
Today the Government asked for an extension in their response in the Myrna Dick deportation case. A response is now due from the Government up to and including August 9, 2006.