Kidnapped By ICE: Help Josue with Legal Fees

Josue’s legal defense fund pays for immigration attorney fees and hearing preparation

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Kidnapped By ICE: Help Josue with Legal Fees

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Josue is a beloved family friend who has always gone out of his way to help others. At 62 years old, he is known for his kindness, generosity, and the special way he connects with children and animals. Originally from El Salvador, Josue endured a difficult childhood, facing rejection from his father due to the color of his skin and the trauma of war during his adolescence. Despite these hardships, he has remained a caring and joyful person, bringing light to everyone around him. He loves sweets, fruits, and spending time with his grandchildren, who adore him. Even his dog and the neighborhood children are drawn to his warmth and playful spirit.

Josue has always been a supportive presence in his community, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. He treated everyone with compassion, often singing to seniors and making them feel loved. His dedication earned him heartfelt letters from those he cared for, reflecting how deeply he is valued by his community.

Josue has a serious heart condition and is currently not receiving the medical care or treatment he needs while being held at the Adelanto Detention Center. This lack of medical attention places his health and life at serious risk.

On December 20, Josue was racially profiled, ambushed, and kidnapped by ICE at a Home Depot in Signal Hill, California, and is now being detained at Adelanto. His first hearing is scheduled for December 31, 2025.

The total cost of Josue’s legal representation is $12,000. Due to the holidays and the urgency of his case, we have less than 24 hours to raise the first $6,000 in order to secure his attorney before his first hearing on 12/31/2025. Without this initial payment, Josue risks appearing in court without proper legal representation.

We are urgently asking our community for support. All donations will go directly toward Josue’s legal fees, giving him a fighting chance at a fair hearing and access to the legal defense he desperately needs. We are deeply grateful for your solidarity during this critical moment and will share updates as they become available.

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Josué es un querido amigo de la familia que siempre ha hecho todo lo posible por ayudar a los demás. A sus 62 años, es conocido por su bondad, generosidad y la manera tan especial que tiene de conectar con los niños y los animales. Originario de El Salvador, Josué vivió una infancia difícil, marcada por el rechazo de su padre debido al color de su piel y por el trauma de la guerra durante su adolescencia. A pesar de estas adversidades, ha mantenido un espíritu alegre y solidario, iluminando la vida de quienes lo rodean. Le encantan los dulces, las frutas y pasar tiempo con sus nietos, quienes lo adoran. Incluso su perro y los niños del vecindario se sienten atraídos por su calidez y su espíritu juguetón.

Josué siempre ha sido un apoyo constante para su comunidad, especialmente durante momentos difíciles como la pandemia del COVID-19. Trató a todos con compasión, a menudo cantando a personas mayores y haciéndolas sentir queridas. Su dedicación le valió cartas llenas de cariño de quienes cuidó, reflejando lo importante que es para su comunidad.

Josué padece una condición cardíaca grave y actualmente no está recibiendo la atención médica ni el tratamiento que necesita mientras se encuentra detenido en el Centro de Detención de Adelanto. Esta falta de atención médica pone su salud y su vida en grave riesgo.

El 20 de diciembre, Josué fue perfilado racialmente, emboscado y secuestrado por ICE en un Home Depot en Signal Hill, California, y actualmente se encuentra detenido en Adelanto. Su primera audiencia está programada para el 31 de diciembre de 2025.

El costo total de la representación legal de Josué es de $12,000. Debido a los días festivos y a la urgencia del caso, tenemos menos de 24 horas para reunir los primeros $6,000 y asegurar a su abogado antes de su primera audiencia el 31/12/2025. Sin este pago inicial, Josué corre el riesgo de presentarse ante la corte sin una representación legal adecuada.

Pedimos apoyo urgente a nuestra comunidad. Todas las donaciones se destinarán directamente a los honorarios legales de Josué, brindándole una oportunidad real de una audiencia justa y la defensa legal que necesita desesperadamente. Agradecemos profundamente su solidaridad en este momento crítico y mantendremos a todos informados conforme haya actualizaciones.

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Nohemy Martinez
Organizer
Long Beach, CA

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