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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty
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Sending everyone virtual hugs. Please be gentle with yourselves. You didn't vote for this. You didn't ask for this. You aren't responsible for the actions of the immoral few.

We'll be back in Falls Church on Friday at 5:30. Join us if you can or consider starting your own gathering.
#StopICEcruelty
Sources:

ABC News: Newlywed released from ICE detention says she lost '5 months of her life'

Newsweek: Husband Fears For Bride Detained by ICE While Returning from Honeymoon

Research assisted by P.W.
Ward Sakeik was detained after flying back from her honeymoon.

Born as a Palestinian refugee in Saudi Arabia, she was considered as stateless when she was brought to the U.S. as a child.

Recently released from ICE detention, she continues to advocate for those still imprisoned.
#StopICEcruelty
Sources:

CiberCuba: Cuban man detained in Alligator Alcatraz ends hunger strike after 17 days

Social Media Posts by: El Pais Mexico
Update about Pedro Lorenzo Concepción's hunger strike:

After 17(!!) days without food, Pedro ended his strike in exchange for not being deported. Ultimately, independent media kept attention on the story and forced his demands to be heard, even where major news outlets were silent.

#StopICEcruelty
Today marks the fifteenth day of Pedro Lorenzo Concepción's hunger strike. Despite the pleas of his doctors, his actions are meant to draw attention to the deplorable conditions in which he and his fellow inmates are being held.

ICE denies any hunger strike is occurring.

#StopICEcruelty
Absolutely devastating. A young man who will live his entire life in the shadow of unspeakable cruelty.

All the same, we rejoice for even the smallest of victories. Merwil is back in Venezuela. We are grateful that he survived his ordeal in CECOT, and we hope for him to find comfort and healing.
Merwil Gutierrez Flores, (20)-

Not the man they were looking for, but one ICE officer said, 'Take him anyway.'

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He tells me that he was asking God every day for him to give strength to us family members,” Wilmer Gutièrrez said, “and to give him strength to continue standing.”
Happy Friday!

Another great banner drop in Falls Church today! We tried something new and put out some chalk messages as a longer lasting way to spread motivation.

Looking for something to do in your own neighborhood? Consider chalking. Small acts of resistance go a long way. ❤️

#StopICEcruelty
Sources:

El Pais: The Cuban migrant on hunger strike at Alligator Alcatraz: ‘It’s up to them to decide whether I live or die’

VisaVerge: Cuban Immigrant Hunger Strikes Over 14 Days to Protest ICE Detention
Today marks the fifteenth day of Pedro Lorenzo Concepción's hunger strike. Despite the pleas of his doctors, his actions are meant to draw attention to the deplorable conditions in which he and his fellow inmates are being held.

ICE denies any hunger strike is occurring.

#StopICEcruelty
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From Witness at the Border:

"Blue triangles were sewn onto the concentration camp uniforms of migrants under the Nazis. We are taking that symbol of oppression and turning it into one of defiance."
If you are interested in purchasing your own products for rallies or distribution, please contact Witness at the Border ( [email protected] )for more details.

We aren't affiliated with them, but we admire their cause. The symbolism of the blue triangle is powerful.
Thanks to @thedisappeared.bsky.social & Witness at the Border, we purchased a bulk supply of bumper stickers for our banner drops. Even some folks without cars have expressed interest in putting the stickers on laptops, water bottles, etc.

#BlueTriangleSolidarity
Another day, another successful banner drop in Falls Church, VA. Thanks to those who joined. We had great community engagement!

We've started distributing bumper stickers to interested passers-by (see comment).

#StopICEcruelty
Hi Folks,

We're back tomorrow at 5:30pm in Falls Church, VA. Come support our immigrants and condemn ICE!

#StopICEcruelty
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The shame of our country over their direct role and responsibility for this travesty can never be erased.

There must be accountability and justice for these men who were illegally and intentionally sent to CECOT
Sources

CBS: Afghan ally detained by ICE after attending immigration court hearing

Newsweek: Man Who Says He Helped US Soldiers in Afghanistan Now in ICE Detention
After his brother was killed by the Taliban as retribution for service with the American forces, Sayed Naser Noori knew that he needed to flee his home country.

Using the CBP One program, he entered the U.S. legally in 2024. ICE is now seeking to fast-track his deportation.

#StopICEcruelty
Hi folks,

Due to the thunderstorms for today, we'll have to cancel our banner drop for this week. We'll be back next week with hopefully better weather.
Our banners will be back tomorrow as we continue our anti-ICE, pro-human message. Friday in Falls Church @ 5:30pm!

#stopICEcruelty
Please note: "Everglades concentration camp" is referring to the facility colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz." To avoid romanticizing the concept, we will hereafter avoid using that term entirely.
Sources:

Reuters: Mexico asks US to repatriate 14 nationals held in 'Alligator Alcatraz'

El Universal: SRE: Hermanos mexicanos detenidos en “Alcatraz Alligator” no están incomunicados; buscan repatriación a la brevedad
Despite being on a valid visa, Carlos Martín González was sent to the Everglades concentration camp.

He is there with his brother Alejandro, who had come to bring documentation when Carlos was stopped by a state trooper.

Mexico has repeatedly asked for their repatriation.

#STOPICECRUELTY
Our banners will be back tomorrow as we continue our anti-ICE, pro-human message. Friday in Falls Church @ 5:30pm!

#stopICEcruelty
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Jordin Melgar-Salmeron is an El Salvadoran who was sent to CECOT after sending him was barred by the court. The US admitted their *error*, defied orders to facilitate his release, said they could not find him and then did (in CECOT)

Please share

www.investigativepost.org/2025/06/17/f...
Trump administration won't retrieve wrongfully deported migrant
In new court filings, the Trump administration says Jordin Melgar-Salmeron is allowed to return to the U.S., but it won't help him get here.
www.investigativepost.org
When this comes to justice someday, we won't forget what was done to these men.
There must be justice for these men.
Although there is relief that they were rescued- there is outrage, a deep sense of shame, and grief about what the US did. Knowing they were not criminals lying about them, denying their rights, sending them to a torture prison.