Carmen Mejia's story isn't just about a wrongful conviction; it's a shocking intersection of justice denied and immigration policies that can trap individuals even after exoneration. Discover how a Guatemalan immigrant spent 22 years in prison for a crime she didn't commit, only to face immediate deportation upon release, revealing critical flaws in our systems.
Imagine spending 22 years in prison for a murder you didn't commit, only to be immediately transferred to immigration detention upon exoneration.