In Need Of New Kidney, Woman Tries To Stop Brother's Deportation
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 23-year-old Chicago woman in need of a life-saving kidney transplant was asking an immigration judge to spare her brother from deportation, because he might be her last hope.
Argenis Longoria-Lara, 27, has been locked up and faces deportation to Mexico, but he's a match to donate a kidney to his sister, Jazmin.
"He's my donor, he's my match, he's my brother, he's my blood," Jazmin said. "My faith is enormous, and I'm very positive that everything's going to come out good."
She has been in dialysis for four years, and her arm is disfigured from the treatment she receives three times a week.
"My life every day is in danger. I mean, I could get a heart attack, my blood pressure's always high. There's no telling with you being on dialysis," she said.
Jazmine said she's staying positive, but she wouldn't wish what she's experiencing on anyone.
"I feel sick, and tired, and I'm not able to eat the food," she said. "You have to be in my shoes to feel how it feels to be on dialysis."
Her aunt Marta Jeschke, said this is a life or death situation.
"If [Argenis] gets sent to Mexico, it's going to be bad for Jazmin," she said.
Jazmin earlier received a kidney from her mother, but it was rejected.
Federal officials may make a decision in the matter next week.
