Urgent Help for Wilian’s Family During His ICE Detention

On January 2026, Wilian was detained by ICE as he was leaving the Pasadena courthouse. That day changed his family’s life completely. What seemed like a simple situation turned into a heartbreaking separation that has left their home emotionally and financially fragile.

Wilian is a hardworking, noble man devoted to his family. Since he was young, he has faced hardships and setbacks without ever giving up, starting from the bottom in the equestrian field and slowly working his way up. No matter how difficult things became, he always found a way to support his loved ones, even selling food when there was no other work. Generous and kind-hearted, he helps others even in his own hardest moments. Wilian is the father of three daughters. One of them, 16 years old, lives in Texas, and he helps her economically. His other two daughters, ages 5 and 11, live with his current partner, Mariela, in the Pasadena area. For them, their father was their sense of safety, joy, and stability. Since his detention, the girls have fallen into deep sadness, developing anxiety, depression, and constant fear.

The girls are undergoing psychological therapy because their father’s absence has deeply affected them. At such a young age, they live with overwhelming fear of just walking outside. No child should have to live with that kind of fear.

Mariela: A Mother Trying to Be Strong While Falling Apart Inside

Mariela has been left to carry everything on her own:

The emotional stability of her two daughters

The financial responsibilities of the household

The legal expenses

And her own pain, anxiety, and exhaustion

She has sought professional help because she is suffering from insomnia, loss of appetite, hair loss, anxiety attacks, and extreme stress.

She goes to work every day with a heavy heart, knowing that if either of her daughters gets sick or has an emotional crisis, there is no one else who can help.

A Financial Burden She Cannot Carry Alone

Before Wilian’s detention, he and Mariela shared everything: the bills, the childcare, the responsibilities of the home. Now, Mariela is struggling on her own to pay for everything, including rent, food, bills, medical needs, legal fees, all basic needs.

The situation is becoming increasingly difficult, and the family needs urgent support while they fight to bring Wilian home.

How You Can Help

Your support can offer this family a much-needed moment of relief amid so much pain and uncertainty. Every donation, no matter how small, helps cover the essential expenses Mariela can no longer manage on her own.

Sharing this campaign also helps tremendously by reaching more people who may be able to contribute.

Thank you for your compassion, your kindness, and for standing with this family during such a painful time. Your help brings hope when they need it most.