On Monday, May 11th, My Dad Manuel, was taken by ICE on his way to work. While attempting to force him into a parking lot, they nearly caused him to crash. Once he parked, he was surrounded by 5 ICE agent vehicles. The agents, all masked and with guns drawn, pointed their weapons at him.

They told him there was an order for his arrest, but they never showed him any paperwork or warrant. My dad willingly got out of the car, but while he was being handcuffed, one of the agents kicked his legs enough to hurt him just to separate them although he already had his legs separated. He was being handled very aggressively even after he was complying with everything he was being told to do

My dad has never had any criminal record or bad history, either in the United States or outside of it. He came to this country for one reason: to work hard and provide for his family. Everything he has done has been for me and my sister, to give us opportunities and a life he never had growing up.

Right now, our family is struggling emotionally and financially as we try to help my dad and figure out what comes next. Any support, donations, or even sharing this page means more to us than words can explain. Thank you for standing with our family during this difficult time.

El lunes 11 de mayo, mi papá fue detenido por ICE mientras iba camino al trabajo. Mientras intentaban obligarlo a entrar a un estacionamiento, casi provocaron que chocara. Una vez que se estacionó, fue rodeado por cinco vehículos de ICE. Los agentes estaban encapuchados, con armas en mano, apuntándole directamente.

Le dijeron que existía una orden para arrestarlo, pero nunca le mostraron ningún documento ni orden judicial. Mi papá salió del carro sin resistirse, pero mientras lo esposaban, uno de los agentes le pateó los pies para tirarlo al suelo y lo trató de manera agresiva.

Mi papá nunca ha tenido antecedentes criminales ni problemas con la ley, ni en Estados Unidos ni en ningún otro país. Él vino a este país con una sola meta: trabajar duro y darle una mejor vida a su familia. Todo lo que ha hecho ha sido por mí y por mi hermana, para darnos oportunidades y una vida que él nunca tuvo mientras crecía.

En este momento, nuestra familia está pasando por una situación muy difícil emocional y económicamente mientras tratamos de ayudar a mi papá y enfrentar lo que viene. Cualquier apoyo, donación o incluso compartir esta página significa más para nosotros de lo que las palabras pueden expresar.

Gracias por acompañarnos y apoyarnos durante este momento tan difícil. ❤️