Their nightmare began with a weekend fishing trip.

That's according to M., who is originally from Guatemala and asked to be called by only her initial.

She and her husband live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In early July, they drove out to the swamplands in the Everglades with their baby, to fish for perch.

M. took a break to breastfeed in their car, when her husband was approached by a fish and wildlife officer, asking for their fishing license. He had one, but neither of them was able to show a driver's license: They're both in the U.S. without legal status. M. has been here for 10 years. Her husband is from El Salvador and has been here for 20.

Unable to show a driver's license, the couple were arrested and taken to a local jail where they were separated. M. says this was the last t

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