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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

Please share Maikel Enrique Moreno Ramirez' story #bringthembacklibertad #bluetrianglesolidarity www.the-disappeared.com/about/260742...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harrowing. Horrifying. Un-American. Unconscionable.

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.

Like the others, he came here to find a better life for his family. www.the-disappeared.com/about/249936...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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