Author Cora Cervantes Cora Cervantes is a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared on NBC News, MSNBC, Latino USA, Al Jazeera, and NAHJ: palabra. Cora's Latest Articles A Three-Year-Old Tries to Cope Without his Beloved Papi By Cora Cervantes & Photos by Julie Leopo ● Feature ● August 19, 2026 When a parent is taken away by ICE, a child’s world implodes. The long-term consequences include depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.