Bring Rafael Home: Support His Legal Fight

Rafael’s detention threatens his longtime caregiving role; funds will cover lawyers and bond

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Bring Rafael Home: Support His Legal Fight

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Help us bring home Rafael - a hard-working and kind-hearted friend, family member, and neighbor.


My name is Destiny, and I created this GoFundMe to help a family friend return home. On 1/9/26, my family friend, Rafael, was wrongfully taken by ICE from the steps of his home in Silverlake. Rafael is a caregiver to my aunt and has been a family friend for 30 years. His detention has caused deep emotional and financial hardships to my aunt (who he currently cares for), friends, and neighbors. My aunt and fellow loved ones are trying to cover legal expenses, attorney fees, and possible bond (bail), as well as other court-related fees.

The funds raised will help with:
• Immigration attorney
• Legal expenses
• Possible bond (bail) and court-related expenses

Any form of guidance is greatly appreciated! If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this along and keeping his story alive. We will do everything we can to bring Rafael home. Thank you for your kindness.

With love,
Destiny & loved ones

Ayúdanos a traer a casa a Rafael - un amigo trabajador y de buen corazón, miembro de la familia y vecino.


Mi nombre es Destiny, y creé este GoFundMe para ayudar a un amigo de la familia a regresar a casa. El 1/9/26, mi amigo de la familia, Rafael, fue llevado injustamente por ICE desde las escaleras de su casa en Silverlake. Rafael es un cuidador de mi tía y ha sido amigo de la familia durante 30 años. Su detención ha causado profundas dificultades emocionales y financieras a mi tía (de la que actualmente se preocupa), amigos y vecinos. Mi tía y otros seres queridos están tratando de cubrir los gastos legales, honorarios del abogado, y posible fianza (fianza), así como otros honorarios relacionados con la corte.

Los fondos recaudados ayudarán a:
• Abogado de inmigración
• Gastos jurídicos
• Posible fianza (fianza) y gastos relacionados con la corte

¡Cualquier forma de orientación es muy apreciada! Si no puedes donar, por favor considera compartir esto y mantener su historia viva. Haremos todo lo posible para que Rafael vuelva a casa. Gracias por su amabilidad.

Con amor,
Destino y seres queridos

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Destiny Ruiz
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Los Angeles, CA
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