Help Pablo Grave fight for justice against ICE.

On the morning of June 17, 2025 my dearest friend Pablo Grave was kidnapped by ICE in front of the traffic tribunal in Cranston, RI after appearing for a civil traffic violation.

Pablo was held at Wyatt Correctional Facility in Central Falls for 5 days before he was taken in the middle of the night, without any notice to lawyers or family, and flown to an ICE Detention Center in Texas where he is currently being detained.

Pablo has lived in Rhode Island for 19 years, more than half of his life. He is a beloved member of the hospitality community, working in the top restaurants in the state, including many years at Los Andes and most recently as a server at the prestigious Capital Grille, which he is very proud of. He has been married to his partner Sam for 9 years this September. Pablo has been a hard working taxpayer all these years while waiting for his marriage visa to be approved.

Despite his strong community ties Pablo has been denied bond by immigration judges, so we are calling on our community for help. As he continues to fight his case to stay in a country he loves and a life he has worked very hard for we are humbly asking for donations to help cover the costs of immigration attorneys.

His absence is deeply felt by all of us, because to know Pablo is to love Pablo, with his infectious smile and vivacious personality. Pablo has given endlessly to all of us and now is our time to give back to him.

How You Can Help

* Donate if you can. Any donation will help tremendously. All proceeds of this gofundme will go directly to Pablo’s fight for justice. Alternatively if you prefer to donate in person come by Gilligan’s Pub any day, any time.

* Share this through your social networks. Every voice raised helps rally wider support.

* Join protests and other actions in your community.  Our communities are strengthened by immigrants. They are the neighbors, workers, students, business owners, and friends who are part of our everyday lives. And they deserve a chance to build a good life, regardless of where they were born or when or how they migrated.