My name is Brian Castruita, and on Saturday, November 7, 2026, my father, Jesus Castruita, was detained by ICE on 81st Ave. In a matter of minutes, he was surrounded in his own driveway and was taken away in unmarked vehicles. Our family has been left heartbroken and traumatized.

My father is a hardworking, devoted family man who has always put his family first. He is our family's foundation and a survivor. It absolutely breaks our hearts to see the way my father was targeted and taken away in front of our family and our community.

After overcoming hardships related to his health last year, he requires continued medical care and follow-up evaluations to protect his health. We are deeply worried about his access to the care he needs while in detention.

His sudden absence has left our family facing the emotional trauma of this separation. We are urgently seeking legal representation to fight for his release. We are asking our community to please stand with us. Any donation, no matter how small, will help cover legal fees during this difficult time. If you cannot donate, please share our story and keep our family in your prayers.

Our father has spent his life fighting for his family and building a future for us. Now, we are fighting for him. He deserves dignity, access to the medical care he needs, and the opportunity to come home. Please help us bring my father home.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with our family.