‘Bringing Up Bates’ ICE Makes Decision On Romeikes’ Deportation
Bringing Up Bates fans got a huge update on the Romeike family’s potential deportation. On Friday, the news broke that ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has made a decision. Keep reading to get all of the details about the situation and see what the future holds for Lydia Romeike Bates and her family.
Lydia Romeike Bates & her family are facing deportation.
As we’ve reported, Lydia, Trace Bates’ wife, and her family are at risk of being deported. The Romeike family has been in the United States for more than a decade after seeking asylum. They left Germany, claiming they were persecuted for their religious beliefs because they were not allowed to homeschool their kids.
Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of legal action going on behind the scenes. The Bringing Up Bates family pushed petitions and asked fans to take action. Now, a decision has been made.
Bringing Up Bates fans get a major update.
On Friday, October 6, the news broke that a decision had been made regarding the Romeikes’ deportation case. On Facebook, Representative Diana Harshbarger made a statement, revealing that ICE is allowing Lydia Romeike Bates’ family to stay in the United States for another year. With this decision, Representative Harshbarger said that Congress will have the opportunity to consider a bill, which would “grant the Romeikes permanent residency.”
Also on Friday, the Home School Legal Defense Association shared an update via Instagram. Trace Bates reposted it to his Instagram Stories to update his followers.
In the caption of their post, the HSLDA said, “According to our friends on Capitol Hill, this outcome is the direct result of your calls, your petition signature, and your outreach to Congress on this issue.”
The Romeikes and the HSLDA attorney, Kevin Boden, will meet with ICE next week and confirm the decision. However, the HSLDA is anticipating “a positive outcome” based on what has been shared so far.
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Bringing Up Bates fans react.
On Reddit, fans reposted this statement and discussed it. Many are shocked by the news, while others aren’t surprised that the Romeikes’ wishes were granted. Some are also calling out the unfairness of this decision, claiming that the Romeikes received special treatment. Nonetheless, it sounds like the petition worked.
The final decision will come next week, so keep an eye out for another update then.
It’s unclear what’s next and whether they will be able to become permanent residents in the next year. They will likely continue to update fans throughout the process.
So, what do you think of this outcome? Did you expect Lydia Romeike Bates and her family to be deported or to find a way to stay? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Bringing Up Bates stars.
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