According to her immigration lawyer Marc Christopher, Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied her stay despite an ongoing application for a visa.

Ruano fled from El Salvador in 2011 due to violence and gangs as a victim of human trafficking. Her T-Visa, for trafficking victims, is still being reviewed by immigration officials. Christopher says this process would typically take two to four months, but nowadays is taking three to four years.

At a Tuesday morning press conference, Sarah Weintraub, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association spoke: "To Miss Ruano: you have taught so many people in the classroom and have taught the community. You have taught so many people what it looks like to fight, stand up for yourself and your whole community. We have all learned from you and seeing your struggle. … We thank you for your example and bravery."

Ruano has received much public support in recent weeks. Her flight leaves late morning, and she'll be taking her twin daughters with her.