A baby is fighting for her life at Memorial Hermann hospital, and her father is fighting to stay by her side after being told he must get back to work. No exceptions because of the agency’s policies and procedures.
Right now, he’s being told he must get back to work. No exceptions because of the agency’s policies and procedures.Ruby was born nine weeks early and survived three major surgeries. She has had many complications.
Matt, a border patrol officer has been trying for months to get what’s called a compassionate transfer. The transfer would allow him to move closer to Texas near the family.“It says something along the lines of for dire medical need, physical, or mental of the employee, or an immediate family member within the same household, and that last part of the sentence, residing in the same city is what they are holding on to,” said Jessica.
She’s made phone calls and wrote letters to lawmakers hoping for some grace in this situation, but, so far, none of it has helped.
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