%headline(Family rallies as father fights deportation to Venezuela

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — It was a trip that was at first euphoric, and then disastrous.

Jose Vasquez knew the risks. He understood that a trip to the U.S.-Mexican border area for someone in his situation could have serious consequences. He spoke to friends and family about not making the trek in August at all.

But whatever fear he felt was outweighed by a desire to see his older son, also named Jose, play with his Norwalk baseball team in the Babe Ruth World Series in Eagle Pass, Texas.

"I found out where exactly the games were taking place. I knew it was so close to Mexico," said Vasquez, who was born in Venezuela and came to Connecticut on a visa 17 years ago.