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*ESPAÑOL ABAJO* Miguel, a loving husband and father of two MCPS high schoolers, was unjustly abducted by ICE outside of his home on September 10. Miguel was the main breadwinner for his family, and his detention in a Virginia ICE facility has left his family concerned for his safety and their financial well-being. As Miguel and his wife Gloria have supported their communities, we ask that you please support Miguel’s family to pay for basic living and legal costs. With your help, Miguel’s wife and children can stay rooted in the US to complete high school, continue working, and continue supporting their community. ********** Miguel, un amado esposo y padre de dos estudiantes de MCPS, fue secuestrado injustamente por ICE afuera de su casa el 10 de septiembre. Miguel era el principal sostén de su familia, y su detención en un centro de ICE en Virginia ha dejado a su familia preocupada por su seguridad y su bienestar económico. Como Miguel y su esposa Gloria han apoyado a sus comunidades, les pedimos que apoyen a la familia de Miguel para cubrir sus gastos básicos de vida y legales. Con su ayuda, la esposa y los hijos de Miguel podrán permanecer en Estados Unidos para terminar la preparatoria, seguir trabajando y seguir apoyando a su comunidad.

On Sunday, September 7th, Luis was unexpectedly detained outside a local bakery, Casa Blanca. According to his employer, he had parked a couple of spots away from the bakery and went inside briefly to grab a coffee. When he returned to his car, agents who had been waiting nearby approached him. While it is unclear what was said, Luis was taken into custody immediately. Bystanders have claimed to see the agents park right next to Luis' car and deliberately waited for him to come out. Luis is a hardworking man who has always shown dedication to his job and to those around him. He is also a loving father to two daughters — a 1-year-old and a 10-year-old — who need him home. This sudden detention has left his family and community deeply worried, and they now face financial and emotional hardship. We are raising funds to help cover legal fees, support his family during this difficult time, and ensure that Luis has the resources he needs to fight his case. Any contribution big or small will make a real difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign to help us spread the word. Thank you for standing with Luis and his loved ones during this challenging times.

Undocumented MCPS Student Balancing Work, Family, and Education A local Montgomery County student, who is working full-time, is determined to earn the remaining credits needed for graduation. With significant family challenges, including a mother who has difficulty accessing necessary medical care due to a lack of insurance and mounting medical bills, this student had to drop out of school earlier this year to provide financial support for the household. Currently, he is enrolled in online classes and is hopeful to graduate and walk the stage in June with his classmates. However, ongoing challenges regarding his mother’s health have resulted in overdue rent, putting the family's housing at risk! Please help to reach the goal of raising $6,500 to support this family and assist the student in achieving his graduation dreams!

*ESPAÑOL ABAJO* Family in Crisis: Husband Detained, Wife Struggling to Hold Family Together On April 30, 2025, a husband and father was detained by ICE during a scheduled immigration check-in in Baltimore despite being accompanied by his wife and legal counsel, and presenting documentation of his legal status. He was held for five days in Baltimore before being transferred over 1,500 miles away to the Karnes County Residential Center in Texas. Despite an immigration judge already granting his case, declaring that he was legally allowed to remain in the United States without fear of deportation, he is currently fighting so that he is not deported to Mexico, a country he is not from, as he is originally from El Salvador. Since his detention, the family has faced extreme hardship. His wife, now the sole caregiver and provider, is struggling to keep the household afloat while caring for their three dependents: • A non-verbal daughter with severe autism, who has missed multiple therapy and medical appointments due to the disruption and emotional toll of her father’s absence. • A 12-year-old son who is traumatized and afraid to leave the home, fearing that something bad may happen to the rest of his family. • An 18-year-old nephew who helps with childcare during the day but is also financially dependent on her. The husband has serious medical needs, including diabetes, high cholesterol, and chronic pain from a previous accident that required surgery. He has not had consistent access to his necessary medications since his detention. His wife has even taken personal risks to deliver his medications when he was briefly held in Baltimore. Now, with him in Texas and no clear end in sight, she is terrified for his health and safety—especially as he recently had a “prueba de miedo” (fear interview) without legal representation and may be moved again to a facility with even worse conditions. The emotional and financial burden on the family is overwhelming. They live in Silver Spring, Maryland, and have already spent over $15,000 on legal fees, commissary, phone calls, and basic necessities for survival. Despite all this, the wife continues to advocate for her husband’s release while managing intense caregiving responsibilities and mounting debt. This family urgently needs support. ********************************************************* Familia en Crisis: Esposo Detenido, Esposa Luchando por Mantener Unida a la Familia El 30 de abril de 2025, un esposo y padre fue detenido por el ICE durante un control migratorio programado en Baltimore, a pesar de estar acompañado por su esposa y un abogado, y de presentar documentación que acreditara su estatus migratorio. Estuvo retenido cinco días en Baltimore antes de ser trasladado a más de 2400 kilómetros de distancia al Centro Residencial del Condado de Karnes, en Texas. A pesar de que un juez de inmigración ya le había concedido el caso, declarando que tenía permiso legal para permanecer en Estados Unidos sin temor a ser deportado, actualmente lucha para no ser deportado a México, un país del que no es originario, ya que es originario de El Salvador. Desde su detención, la familia ha enfrentado dificultades extremas. Su esposa, ahora la única cuidadora y proveedora, lucha por mantener el hogar a flote mientras cuida de sus tres dependientes: • Una hija no verbal con autismo severo, que ha faltado a múltiples terapias y citas médicas debido a la interrupción y el costo emocional de la ausencia de su padre. • Un hijo de 12 años que está traumatizado y tiene miedo de abandonar el hogar por temor a que algo malo pueda pasarle al resto de su familia. • Un sobrino de 18 años que ayuda con el cuidado de los niños durante el día, pero que también depende económicamente de ella. El esposo tiene graves necesidades médicas, como diabetes, colesterol alto y dolor crónico debido a un accidente anterior que requirió cirugía. No ha tenido acceso constante a sus medicamentos desde su detención. Su esposa incluso asumió riesgos personales para entregarle sus medicamentos cuando estuvo detenido brevemente en Baltimore. Ahora, con él en Texas y sin un final claro a la vista, teme por su salud y seguridad, especialmente porque recientemente tuvo una "prueba de miedo" sin representación legal y podría ser trasladado de nuevo a un centro con condiciones aún peores. La carga emocional y financiera de la familia es abrumadora. Viven en Silver Spring, Maryland, y ya han gastado más de $15,000 en honorarios legales, comisariato, llamadas telefónicas y artículos de primera necesidad. A pesar de todo esto, la esposa sigue abogando por la liberación de su esposo mientras lidia con las intensas responsabilidades de su cuidado y las crecientes deudas. Esta familia necesita apoyo urgentemente.

>>Español Abajo<< This morning, Thursday, July 10th, Manuel, a father of a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old was violently detained by plainclothes ICE agents in his own neighborhood. While sitting in his car, agents surrounded him, broke his window, and abducted him without a warrant or explanation. He was not given the chance to speak. Manuel has NO criminal record and has a pending asylum case. He is a beloved father, neighbor, and community member who has worked hard to build a better life for his young children. Now, his family is left terrified, heartbroken, and without their main source of income. His wife is doing everything she can to care for their children while navigating the trauma of what happened and the fear that it could happen again. We are urgently raising funds to help cover: • Rent and basic living expenses • Support for the Children • Legal fees and bond costs to fight for Manuel’s release Every single donation, no matter how small, goes directly to the family. This is about keeping a family together. This is about justice. This is about love. ✨ Let’s show Manuel’s family they are not alone. Please donate if you can and share widely. ✨ We take care of each other. EN ESPAÑOL: Fondo de Emergencia para un Padre de Gaithersburg Secuestrado por ICE Esta mañana, jueves 10 de julio, Manuel, padre de dos niños de 3 y 5 años, fue detenido violentamente por agentes de ICE vestidos de civil en su propio vecindario. Mientras estaba sentado en su carro, los agentes lo rodearon, le rompieron la ventana y lo secuestraron sin orden judicial ni explicación. No le dieron la oportunidad de hablar. Manuel no tiene antecedentes penales y tiene un caso de asilo pendiente. Es un querido padre, vecino y miembro de la comunidad que ha trabajado arduamente para construir una vida mejor para sus hijos pequeños. Ahora, su familia está aterrorizada, desconsolada y sin su principal fuente de ingresos. Su esposa hace todo lo posible por cuidar de sus hijos mientras lidia con el trauma de lo sucedido y el miedo a que vuelva a ocurrir. Estamos recaudando fondos urgentemente para ayudar a cubrir: • La renta y gastos básicos de vida • Apoyo a los niños • Honorarios legales y costos de fianza para luchar por la liberación de Manuel Cada donación, por pequeña que sea, va directamente a la familia. Se trata de mantener unida a una familia. Se trata de justicia. Se trata de amor. Demostremos a la familia de Manuel que no están solos. Por favor, dona si puedes y comparte ampliamente. Nos cuidamos unos a otros.

MoCoIRC is collecting funds to support an MCPS student who was detained by ICE in May 2025. As of writing this, the student remains detained and their family's financial circumstances have worsened. Due to fear of exposing themselves to being abducted by ICE, they live in fear and limit leaving their home. The student currently has pro bono legal representation, but due to their inability and their family's fear to work at this time, they need all the help they can get. All funds will go directly to the student and their immediate family members to cover immediate housing and food needs. The student has hopes of pursuing a degree in Nursing when released and additional funds will support their higher education goals. The school case worker will ensure the student and their family receive these funds.