A young Morristown graduate with no criminal record was taken by ICE on his way to work. Now, his family and friends don’t even know where he is.

On December 8, Harol Alvarado was taken into ICE custody on his way to work near East Hanover. Harol has always been described by those who know him, including his teachers, as someone who never fails to make others smile — a kind, hardworking, and genuine person.

Harol graduated from Morristown High School in 2024. Since then, he has been working two jobs to support himself and help his family. He has no criminal record.

Every dollar raised through this fundraiser has already helped cover Harol’s lawyer fees, and will continue to go directly toward his legal process and to help cover his bond.

We, his friends and his cousin, have been doing everything possible to bring Harol back to Morristown — the place he calls home. However, this journey has been incredibly difficult.

At Harol’s recent court hearing, his attorney was confident that Harol would be granted bond. Tragically, Harol did not appear in court — not because he refused to attend, but because ICE transferred him across three different states just five days before his hearing. These sudden transfers prevented him from being present and severely impacted his case.

Harol has now been granted another court hearing, and we are holding onto hope that this time ICE will allow Harol to appear, as they are legally required to do. Everyone deserves the right to be present and to be heard.

As of today, we still do not know where Harol is being held. ICE has refused to disclose his location and has severely limited his ability to communicate with both his family and his lawyer. This lack of transparency and constant movement has only made his legal process more complicated. We are deeply alarmed and concerned by the way ICE is handling Harol’s case and by the harm this is causing to him and his loved ones.

We want people to know what is happening. ICE is failing to respect Harol’s right to due process and a fair hearing. Time is running out, and we are asking for your help — whether through donations or simply by sharing Harol’s story.

Please help us bring Harol back to Morristown, surrounded by the people who love him.

Un joven graduado de Morristown, sin antecedentes penales, fue detenido por ICE cuando iba camino a su trabajo. Hoy, su familia y amigos ni siquiera saben dónde se encuentra.

El 8 de diciembre, Harol Alvarado fue puesto bajo custodia de ICE cuando se dirigía a su trabajo cerca de East Hanover. Harol siempre ha sido descrito por quienes lo conocen, incluidos sus maestros, como alguien que nunca deja de sacar una sonrisa — una persona noble, trabajadora y de buen corazón.

Harol se graduó de Morristown High School en 2024. Desde entonces, ha trabajado en dos empleos para poder mantenerse y ayudar a su familia. No tiene antecedentes criminales. Cada dólar recaudado a través de esta campaña será destinado directamente a su proceso legal y a cubrir su fianza.

Nosotros, sus amigos y su primo, hemos estado haciendo todo lo posible para que Harol regrese a Morristown, el lugar que él llama hogar. Sin embargo, este proceso ha sido extremadamente difícil.

En la audiencia más reciente de Harol, su abogado estaba seguro de que se le otorgaría la fianza. Lamentablemente, Harol no pudo presentarse — no porque no quisiera, sino porque ICE lo trasladó a tres estados diferentes apenas cinco días antes de la corte. Estos traslados repentinos impidieron su presencia y afectaron gravemente su caso.

Harol ha sido programado para una nueva audiencia, y mantenemos la esperanza de que esta vez ICE permita que Harol comparezca, como legalmente corresponde. Toda persona merece estar presente y ser escuchada.

Hasta el día de hoy, no sabemos dónde se encuentra Harol. ICE se ha negado a revelar su ubicación y ha limitado severamente su comunicación tanto con su familia como con su abogado. Esta falta de transparencia y el constante traslado nos genera una profunda preocupación y alarma por la manera en que ICE está manejando su caso y por el daño que esto está causando a Harol y a quienes lo amamos.

Queremos que la gente sepa lo que está ocurriendo. ICE no está respetando el derecho de Harol al debido proceso ni a un juicio justo. El tiempo se está agotando, y pedimos su ayuda — ya sea con una donación o simplemente compartiendo la historia de Harol.

Por favor, ayúdenos a traer a Harol de regreso a Morristown, rodeado de las personas que lo quieren.