The Fight Against ICE Cruelty

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

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

Sources:

ABC News: Newlywed released from ICE detention says she lost '5 months of her life'

Newsweek: Husband Fears For Bride Detained by ICE While Returning from Honeymoon

Research assisted by P.W.

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.

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

Sources:

CiberCuba: Cuban man detained in Alligator Alcatraz ends hunger strike after 17 days

Social Media Posts by: El Pais Mexico

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

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.

Sidewalk chalk saying "Love wins"

Sidewalk chalk saying "Love Everyone"

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."

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

Sources:

El Pais: The Cuban migrant on hunger strike at Alligator Alcatraz: ‘It’s up to them to decide whether I live or die’

VisaVerge: Cuban Immigrant Hunger Strikes Over 14 Days to Protest ICE Detention

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.

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.

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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...

From Witness at the Border:

"Blue triangles were sewn onto the concentration camp uniforms of migrants under the Nazis. We are taking that symbol of oppression and turning it into one of defiance."

If you are interested in purchasing your own products for rallies or distribution, please contact Witness at the Border ( witnessmpp@gmail.com )for more details.

We aren't affiliated with them, but we admire their cause. The symbolism of the blue triangle is powerful.

A bumper sticker with a blue triangle and print saying "I stand with immigrants"

Thanks to @thedisappeared.bsky.social & Witness at the Border, we purchased a bulk supply of bumper stickers for our banner drops. Even some folks without cars have expressed interest in putting the stickers on laptops, water bottles, etc.

#BlueTriangleSolidarity

A banner reading "ICE AGENTS=NAZIS!"

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

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.

Hi Folks,

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

#StopICEcruelty

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

Sources

CBS: Afghan ally detained by ICE after attending immigration court hearing

Newsweek: Man Who Says He Helped US Soldiers in Afghanistan Now in ICE Detention

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.

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

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.

Please note: "Everglades concentration camp" is referring to the facility colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz." To avoid romanticizing the concept, we will hereafter avoid using that term entirely.

Sources:

Reuters: Mexico asks US to repatriate 14 nationals held in 'Alligator Alcatraz'

El Universal: SRE: Hermanos mexicanos detenidos en “Alcatraz Alligator” no están incomunicados; buscan repatriación a la brevedad

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.

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

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)

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

#stopICEcruelty

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.

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...

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

One of the (many, many) problems with the massive pressure to increase detentions is just the sheer logistics of it all. People are already getting lost in the system, and it'll only get worse.

The fight goes on.

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

While we wait with bated breath to hear the fates of these young men, we must remember that they were subjected to extrajudicial rendition. Regardless of the outcome of their stories, their very treatment remains antithetical to American values.

Sources: ABC, Reuters, Huffpost

Please remember, though, that the men sent to CECOT did flee Venezuela (and in many cases, request asylum in the U.S.) for a reason. Conditions in their home country have largely not improved. Upon returning, they might be subject to further reprisals, discrimination, or even torture/imprisonment.

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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.