I am posting this fundraiser on behalf of his family, I am in direct contact with his sisters, one of which has asked to remain anonymous at this time due to ongoing concerns about their safety and well-being. His sister Consuelo Henriquez wanted me to add this for the Spanish speakers,

"Hola, soy hermana de Orbin Mauricio Henríquez Serrano la persona que fue detenida violentamente el día 11 de enero en Saint Paul, Minessota mientras conseguía gas, estamos tratando de recaudar fondos para pagar un abogado y sacarlo del centro de detención, cuando lo detuvieron ellos no tenían ninguna orden de arresto en su contra y sin embargo fue brutalmente sacado de su auto, hirieron su rodilla que fue operada, también afixiaban con sus brazos su cuello, también notamos en una de las fotos que tiene una herida visible en su estómago, el quedó inconsciente y ni siquiera quiera lo revisaron si estaba bien, al parecer tampoco ha recibido ayuda médica en el centro de detención."

Mauricio does not have any active warrants nor does he have criminal history in either the United States or Honduras. We are raising money to help his family retain legal counsel and secure his release from the detention center in El Paso, TX, where he is currently being held.

Multiple videos from different angles document the events during his arrest. In the video's, agents can be seen surrounding his vehicle and giving him only a few seconds to exit before breaking his window. As the situation worsened, Mauricio was forcibly dragged from the car, taken to the ground, and physically restrained by several agents at once. During this process, he lost consciousness with the agents on top of him. He was then brutally dragged and handled while unable to move or respond. Videos show visible wounds on his face and chest during the incident.

Mauricio was able to speak briefly with his sister on January 13th around 11:00 AM, confirming that he is alive but injured. He said he is suffering significant pain, including injury to his leg that had recently he had surgery done on. According to Mauricio, his condition was not medically evaluated following the incident, and he has not yet received medical attention for his injuries.

Mauricio is one of the most genuine, compassionate, and kind-hearted people I have ever met. Watching the way he was brutally handled by these agents is heartbreaking beyond words. Not just for me, but for his sisters and entire family. None of us could have expected the horrendous things they did to him during his arrest. Mauricio is family to me in every way possible. He is selfless and genuine, always placing others before himself. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for the people he loves. Nobody deserves this kind of treatment, especially him.

The funds raised will go directly toward legal expenses and supporting the family during this urgent and distressing time. Any support, whether through donations or sharing this fundraiser is deeply appreciated.