Father arrested by ICE

Hello, my name is Jesus and I am a community organizer in the Bay Area.

On April 2, Fermin's world was turned upside down. Fermin is a father and husband that resided in San Jose,Ca. While on his way to drop his two young children off at daycare, just a few blocks from home, he was pulled over by ICE agents. Without warning, they arrested him and placed him in their vehicle. Meanwhile, another agent took control of Fermin’s car, with his daughters, ages 3 and 1 ½, still inside. The children, terrified and confused, immediately began crying as they were driven by a stranger to a nearby parking lot.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, ICE called Fermin's wife, giving her just 20 minutes to pick up the children or they would be handed over to social services. Thankfully, she made it in time to safely reunite with her children.

Fermin was taken to a detention center, where his attorney is tirelessly working to get him released and back with his family. His oldest child, deeply attached to her father, is already struggling with his absence.

We are reaching out for your support. The funds raised will go directly to cover essential costs—rent, bills, attorney fees, and the everyday expenses that have become even more challenging without Fermin’s presence.

Your generosity will make a world of difference to this family during such a difficult time. Thank you for your kindness and support!