HOUSTON - Emmanuel Gonzales-Garcia went missing last Saturday. While in federal custody, he had his appendix taken out.

Vigil held for Emmanuel Gonzales-Garcia

The fact that he's in a federal facility for unaccompanied youth, and not recovering at home, has struck a nerve with some in our community.

"We shouldn't be here today, Emanuel should be with Mom in the best care," said Cesar Espinoza, Executive Director for FIEL. "We have a conviction to be here until Emanuel is free."

Through an interpreter, Emanuel's mother said she wants to run across the street and get Emanuel, but knows she can't.

"I know this is a mother who loves her child, and this mother should have the opportunity to be with her child, especially as he's in recovery," said U.S. Congressman Al Green.

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