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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Sending everyone virtual hugs. Please be gentle with yourselves. You didn't vote for this. You didn't ask for this. You aren't responsible for the actions of the immoral few. We'll be back in Falls Church on Friday at 5:30. Join us if you can or consider starting your own gathering. #StopICEcruelty

Protest ICE. Defend out immigrants. Due process is a human right.

Banner drop and protest on 66W overpass
*intersection of Langston and Washington Blvd (near the Exxon, 6730 Langston Blvd) Fridays, 530pm until 7pm
No banner drops during poor weather

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Ward Sakeik was detained after flying back from her honeymoon. Born as a Palestinian refugee in Saudi Arabia, she was considered as stateless when she was brought to the U.S. as a child. Recently released from ICE detention, she continues to advocate for those still imprisoned. #StopICEcruelty

Abducted
Ward Sakeik
Palestinian, 22 years old

Despite living in the U.S. since she was eight, Ward Sakeik was detained in February. She has no criminal record.

Detained for five months, she was threatened multiple times with deportation to Israel, which was blocked with an emergency order by a federal judge.

Sent to an ICE concentration camp.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Update about Pedro Lorenzo Concepción's hunger strike: After 17(!!) days without food, Pedro ended his strike in exchange for not being deported. Ultimately, independent media kept attention on the story and forced his demands to be heard, even where major news outlets were silent. #StopICEcruelty

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Absolutely devastating. A young man who will live his entire life in the shadow of unspeakable cruelty. All the same, we rejoice for even the smallest of victories. Merwil is back in Venezuela. We are grateful that he survived his ordeal in CECOT, and we hope for him to find comfort and healing.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Happy Friday! Another great banner drop in Falls Church today! We tried something new and put out some chalk messages as a longer lasting way to spread motivation. Looking for something to do in your own neighborhood? Consider chalking. Small acts of resistance go a long way. ❤️ #StopICEcruelty

Sidewalk chalk saying "The USA was built by immigrants". It is underneath a banner saying "Andry Hernandez Romero. The USA sent him to a concentration camp."

Sidewalk chalk saying "Stop ICE". It is underneath a banner saying "Only traitors obey tyrants."

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Today marks the fifteenth day of Pedro Lorenzo Concepción's hunger strike. Despite the pleas of his doctors, his actions are meant to draw attention to the deplorable conditions in which he and his fellow inmates are being held. ICE denies any hunger strike is occurring. #StopICEcruelty

Abducted sign:

Pedro Lorenzo Concepción #STOPICECRUELTY Cuban, 44 years old
Pedro Lorenzo Concepción arrived in the U.S. in 2006. He crossed the ocean on a raft from Cuba.
In July, he was sent to the Everglades Detention Center.
Sent to an ICE concentration camp.

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Disappeared from the US @disappearedfromus.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Legal action initially filed in May on behalf of 288 detainees, currently reflecting the 36 still in custody- the Salvodoran men at CECOT. #humanrights #libertad cgrs.uclawsf.edu/news/coaliti...

cgrs.uclawsf.edu

Coalition Demands Action as New Evidence Reveals Abuses of Migrants in El Salvador’s CECOT Prison | Center for Gender and Refugee Studies

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Another day, another successful banner drop in Falls Church, VA. Thanks to those who joined. We had great community engagement! We've started distributing bumper stickers to interested passers-by (see comment). #StopICEcruelty

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Hi Folks, We're back tomorrow at 5:30pm in Falls Church, VA. Come support our immigrants and condemn ICE! #StopICEcruelty

Protest ICE. Defend our immigrants. Due process is a human right.

Banner drop and protest on 66W Overpass
Intersection of Langston and Washington Blvd.
(near the Exxon, 6730 Langston Blvd
No banner drops in poor weather.

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Disappeared from the US @disappearedfromus.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The shame of our country over their direct role and responsibility for this travesty can never be erased. There must be accountability and justice for these men who were illegally and intentionally sent to CECOT

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

After his brother was killed by the Taliban as retribution for service with the American forces, Sayed Naser Noori knew that he needed to flee his home country. Using the CBP One program, he entered the U.S. legally in 2024. ICE is now seeking to fast-track his deportation. #StopICEcruelty

Poster that says "Abducted"
Sayed Naser Noori
#STOPICECRUELTY

Afghan, age unclear
Sayed Naser Noori was detained when presenting himself for his immigration hearing. He previously served as an interpreter with the U.S. Army.
If deported to Afghanistan, he will likely be killed by the Taliban.
Sent to an ICE concentration camp.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Hi folks, Due to the thunderstorms for today, we'll have to cancel our banner drop for this week. We'll be back next week with hopefully better weather.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Despite being on a valid visa, Carlos Martín González was sent to the Everglades concentration camp. He is there with his brother Alejandro, who had come to bring documentation when Carlos was stopped by a state trooper. Mexico has repeatedly asked for their repatriation. #STOPICECRUELTY

POSTER THAT SAYS "ABDUCTED"

Carlos Martín González
#STOPICECRUELTY

Mexican, 26 years old
Carlos Martín González was in the United States on a valid tourist visa when he was detained at a traffic stop.
When his brother came to assist, he too was detained.
Sent to an ICE concentration camp.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Our banners will be back tomorrow as we continue our anti-ICE, pro-human message. Friday in Falls Church @ 5:30pm! #stopICEcruelty

Flyer:

PROTEST ICE. DEFEND OUR IMMIGRANTS.
DUE PROCESS IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

Banner drop and protest on 66W Overpass@
*intersection of Langston and Washington Blvd
(near the Exxon, 6730 Langston Blvd.)
*Fridays, 5:30pm until 7pm*
No banner drops during poor weather.**
(Follow us @Bluesky, fightICEcruelty.bsky.social)

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Disappeared from the US @disappearedfromus.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Jordin Melgar-Salmeron is an El Salvadoran who was sent to CECOT after sending him was barred by the court. The US admitted their *error*, defied orders to facilitate his release, said they could not find him and then did (in CECOT) Please share www.investigativepost.org/2025/06/17/f...

investigativepost.org

Trump administration won't retrieve wrongfully deported migrant

In new court filings, the Trump administration says Jordin Melgar-Salmeron is allowed to return to the U.S., but it won't help him get here.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

When this comes to justice someday, we won't forget what was done to these men.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

In light of the long-awaited release of the men from CECOT, our page will be rebranding over the next few days. We will still continue our campaign of advocacy and awareness, but we're now setting our sights closer to home: individuals detained in ICE concentration camps. #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

1/3 While reports are still being compiled, it appears that we do have movement on the CECOT front. Many reputable news sources are reporting a prisoner exchange between the Salvadoran and Venezuelan governments. Among others, the exchange purportedly includes the Venezuelans imprisoned in CECOT.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Hi Folks, Back in Falls Church today with banners in support of our immigrant community! #BringThemBack

Protest CECOT. Defend our Immigrants. Due process is a human right.

Banner drop and portest on 66W overpass.

Intersection of Langston and Washington Blvd (near EXXON, 673 Langston Blvd)

Fridays 530 until 7pm. No Banner drops during poor weather.

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Disappeared from the US @disappearedfromus.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

David Gerardo Cabrera Rico is a father of four While in detention he was cleared of any criminal charges anywhere, according to his family. He was sent to CECOT anyway. Please share his story www.the-disappeared.com/about/249952...

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David Gerardo Cabrera Rico / About | The Disappeared

David Gerardo Cabrera Rica is a 35-year-old father of four from Maracaibo, Venezuela. According to his mother, Aura Rosa Rico, David lived and worked legally in Chile for nine years. She said he doesn...

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

After years spent working in a Colombian factory, William Ramón Lozada Sánchez decided to seek the "American dream." Waiting months without response to his request for a CPB One appointment, he finally decided to cross the border and present himself at a point of entry. #BringThemBack

Missing Poster:
William Ramón Lozada Sánchez
#BringThemBack

Venezuelan, 27 years old
During the fourteen months that he was in ICE detention and pending deportation to Venezuela, William Ramón Lozada Sánchez confided in his sister that he was being subjected to mistreatment and humiliation from those in charge of the detention centers.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Interested in displaying our posters or other graphics in your own neighborhood? Feel free! The more people who know about these men, the better. Google Drive link below; this will have pdfs of all the graphics. drive.google.com/file/d/1iy5z... #BringThemBack

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CECOT Posters.pdf

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Father of three young children, Nolberto Rafael Aguilar Rodríguez documented his perilous trek to the U.S. Over 40,000 followers on social media cheered him on during his journey. In June 2024, he received his appointment for legal U.S. entry using the CBP One app. #BringThemBack

Missing poster:

Nolberto Rafael Aguilar Rodríguez
#BringThemBack
Venezuelan, 32 years old
To disguise a scar obtained in a childhood accident, Nolberto Rafael Aguilar Rodríguez got a tattoo of dice and cards on his arm.
Though he has never been charged with any crime in the U.S. or Venezuela, this tattoo was likely used as a reason for ICE to accuse him of gang affiliation.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Merwil was one of the first men covered in our MISSING posters. All of the stories that we highlight are haunting, but the line "take him anyway" still curdles the blood. Thank you @thedisappeared.bsky.social for covering his story. #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

To do list for Falls Church tomorrow: *Display our anti-CECOT, anti-ICE, pro-human banners *Support our immigrant community *Argue with Nazi apologists (hopefully infrequent) We'll be out there tomorrow at 5:30pm. #BringThemBack

PROTEST CECOT. DEFEND OUR IMMIGRANTS.
DUE PROCESS IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

Banner drop and protest on 66W Overpass@
*intersection of Langston and Washington Blvd
(near the Exxon, 6730 Langston Blvd.)
Fridays from 5:30pm until 7pm
No banner drops during poor weather.**
(Follow us @Bluesky, FightAgainstCecot.bsky.social)

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We're hitting the streets and taking our information to a wider audience than just Bluesky. Interested in doing something like this for your own neighborhood? Feel free! All of our missing posters and other graphics are yours to distribute. Get the word out. #BringThemBack

Missing poster about Andry Hernandez Romero, displayed on a telephone pole;

Venezuelan, 32 years old
Targeted for his sexuality and his political views, Andry Hernández Romero left Venezuela to seek asylum in the U.S.
His asylum case was found credible.
In March, he was sent to El Salvador without his lawyer’s knowledge.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

Information about Jonathan Miguel Ramirez, displayed on a telephone pole:Venezuelan, 30 years old
Living in a residence with other migrants, Jonathan Miguel Ramírez told his family that ICE burst into the home, “throwing open doors and taking everyone that was Venezuelan.”
Sent to CECOT without trial.

"CECOT: What is it?" sign with information about the notorious prison and its definition as a concentration camp as well as info on what the public can do:

Be a loud voice, protect neighbors, and record immigration arrests.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

In his absence, Aldrin José Delgado Piña's entire community pleads for his return. He comes from a small, economically-disadvantaged town in Venezuela. With the economic crisis, he migrated to the USA, hoping to provide remittances to bring desperately needed income to his family. #BringThemBack

Missing poster:

Aldrin José Delgado Piña #BringThemBack
“Help return my son; he is not a delinquent.”
~Sign displayed by the father of Aldrin José Delgado Piña
Venezuelan, 26 years old
The news of Aldrin José Delgado Piña’s disappearance wasn’t just a blow to his immediate family—it impacted the entirety of his close-knit community in the town of Bachaquero.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

A group of people wave the Venezuelan flag and hold signs pleading for the return of their loved one.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Bruce Cedeno Conteras entered the U.S. legally through the CBP One program. He received work authorization, and he went to work in the construction and home repair business. Though he was exhausted from long days and hard work, he was pleased that he could help support his family. #BringThemBack

Missing poster:

Bruce Embelgert Cedeno Conteras #BringThemBack
Venezuelan, 24 years old
When ICE raided the home he was staying at, Bruce Embelgert Cedeno Conteras was unexpectedly taken into custody. His work authorization had been granted, and he was residing in the country legally.
He told his mother that he wasn’t sure why he’d been arrested.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Due to the (very sober and unpatriotic-feeling) holiday, our usual Friday protest will be on Sunday, July 6th from 4pm until 5:30pm. Don't let your fight go out. #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Harrowing. Horrifying. Un-American. Unconscionable.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Are you crafty? Wanting to help the cause? Consider helping our likeminded friends at The Disappeared. They're creating a quilting project designed to bring attention to immigrant rights in the U.S.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Kleiver Daniel Díaz Lugo was detained on suspicion of gang affiliation. His family emphasizes that these allegations are untrue, stating that he was a humble, hardworking mechanic. With Kleiver outside of the penal system for either the U.S. or Venezuela, his family feels helpless. #BringThemBack

Kleiver Daniel Díaz Lugo
#BringThemBack
Venezuelan, 22 years old
Kleiver Daniel Díaz Lugo was taken into ICE custody in October 2024.
Though he was not from Mexico, he received notice that he was to be deported there in March 2025.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The banner speaks for itself, and it's my favorite one to hang next to the traffic light on Langston Blvd. In between kids and hobbies and work, it's easy to turn off the news. So, we like to bring the news to you. Thanks to those who came out yesterday in support of our action! #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

While in ICE custody, Deibin Iradan Gualtero Quiroz took up a custodial job within the detention center. His mother reports that he always wanted to be useful, even in the worst circumstances. In exchange for his cleaning work, he was paid one dollar per day. #BringThemBack

Deibin Iradan Gualtero Quiroz

#BringThemBack

Venezuelan, 39 years old
Father of five children, Deibin Iradan Gualtero Quiroz was enticed by the promise that the USA offered: a better life.
Hoping for a legal pathway to citizenship, he presented himself voluntarily to ICE.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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Disappeared from the US @disappearedfromus.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

She has shown such grace and integrity under these unbearable circumstances.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Hi folks, we'll be back on Friday in Falls Church, VA with our anti-CECOT, pro-immigrant, pro-human protest. Feel free to join us, if you're in the area. If you're not in the area, consider grabbing a few friends and setting up your own action. All it takes is you. #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

March 14th was the last time that Nelson Mendoza spoke to his son in ICE custody. His son, Jean Claude Mendoza Peña, insisted that because he hadn't been given deportation documents to sign, he couldn't be deported to Venezuela. He was right. The US sent him to El Salvador instead. #BringThemBack

Missing poster:
Jean Claude Mendoza Peña #BringThemBack
Venezuelan, 37 years old
In January 2025, Jean Claude Mendoza Peña entered the U.S. through the CBP One program. He had waited months for his appointment, and he presented himself at a legal border crossing. Because he had tattoos, he was detained.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

With everything happening on the global stage, you could be forgiven for focusing on the situation in Iran and Israel. But while we've been sleeping, ICE has been busy. Flights to sinister destinations. It isn't boxcars this time, world. It's charter flights. #BringThemBack

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/06/2025

28-year-old Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo, who has no known criminal record, was accused by Texas police of being in a Venezuelan gang because they found a photo of him posing with another man with tattoos, his lawyers say. From ProPublica partner @texastribune.org:

texastribune.org

Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says

Lawyers for Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo deny he is a gang member and say the DPS accusation hinges on a photo they found of him standing next to a man with tattoos.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We'll be back out in Falls Church, VA on Friday at 5:30pm. Accessible via the E Falls Church metro or via bike from the W&OD Trail. Come see the "Honk if You Love Due Process" sign which has somehow been controversial enough to inspire boos. #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Insulin-dependent, Aldo Colmenárez Abreu needed regular medical care for his diabetes. Shortly after he arrived in the U.S., ICE detained him while he was receiving treatment in a clinic. It's unclear if he would have access to insulin after being sent to El Salvador. #BringThemBack

Missing Poster: Aldo Colmenárez Abreu
#BringThemBack
A picture of a man and his young daughter
Venezuelan, ≈ 40 years old
Having worked as a veterinarian in Venezuela, Aldo Colmenárez Abreu wished to do the same in the US. After legally entering the country in early January 2025, he began studying veterinary medicine at UCLA.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Another great action today. Honks and cheers from passing vehicles and passers-by! We were more direct with our latest banner, and it hopefully resonated with any passing police or military members who are in town for the DC spectacle. Find a protest for tomorrow: www.nokings.org #BringThemBack

A sign saying: "We're all connected to each other. We all breathe the same air into our lungs. None of us are immune to each other's problems. Thats why we have to care about each other." -Kelly Yang in New From Here

A sign saying "Only Traitors Obey Tyrants"

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

We're tired of rescheduling plans due to unpredictable weather~~ So! Rain or shine, we'll be in Falls Church, VA today, 6/13. If it's too wet for a banner drop, we'll just have hand signs and ponchos. For tomorrow, find your nearest No Kings protest and join that! #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

When researching stories of the men sent to CECOT, sometimes the media resources are limited. In this case, however, we found something surprising: a folk song. Profit on the Pain: The Story of Andry Blanco Bonilla youtu.be/9ZSwbbYfNKg?... We plan to play this at our next action. #BringThemBack

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Last Friday's quiet return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is proof that public pressure does matter. While he still has a long road ahead of him as he faces sudden criminal charges (which his family calls "preposterous"), he is once more in the USA. We'll rejoice for our victories. #BringThemBack

Returned:
Kilmar Abrego Garcia
#BringThemBack

Salvadoran, 29 years old
Flown to Tennessee on Friday, June 6, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was brought back to the United States from El Salvador.
He is facing charges of human trafficking, for which his lawyers are requesting a stay.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Lots of great community support at our action today. Cars honking, a few folks cheering, and--most importantly--people slowing their cars down and reading the signs and banners. Accompanying our usual banners, we debuted a couple of extra hand-signs. #BringThemBack

A sign saying "True Patriots Don't Kidnap Immigrant Children."

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The Fight Against ICE Cruelty @fighticecruelty.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Even in ICE detention, the family of Keiber Zabaleta-Morillo says that he never stopped smiling and joking around. He was already making plans for what he'd do when he arrived back in Venezuela. #BringThemBack

Missing Poster:

Keiber Zabaleta-Morillo #BringThemBack
Venezuelan, Age Unclear
When Keiber Zabaleta-Morillo was taken into ICE custody, he was told that he would be deported to Venezuela. His mother reports that he was excited to return to his family there.
Sent to CECOT without trial.

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