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Why now to #EndDHSRetaliation? 1) Because @DHSgov has been deporting, detaining, and surveilling immigrant activists who speak out for years; 2) bc every day immigrants organize despite ICE and DHS's abuses, and 3) bc we can't wait any longer for change. bit.ly/dhsretaliation 
Over 80 immigrant & human rights organizations came together to demand @POTUS and @SecMayorkas commit to protecting immigrant activists from retaliatory enforcement, bring back deported immigrant activists, and end abusive surveillance of immigrant organizing. #EndDHSRetaliation
Read the #EndDHSRetaliation demands for @SecMayorkas and @POTUS here. #EndDHSRetaliation justfutureslaw.org/wp-content/upl…
ICE officials wrote in emails that they hoped targeting Maru Mora Villalpando of @LaResistencia for deportation proceedings would “take away some of her ‘clout.’” #EndDHSRetaliation democracynow.org/2020/4/30/head…
Beto Lopez Gutierrez spoke out against inhumane conditions while he was in ICE detention. He was released after his community rallied around him, but ICE deported him even though he had a pending DACA application. #EndDHSRetaliation chicagoreader.com/chicago/fight-…
“This kind of retribution is terrifying. I know—because it happened to me.” Claudio Rojas was deported and separated from his family by @DHSgov in retaliation for Claudio’s courageous anti-detention activism. #EndDHSRetaliation thedailybeast.com/ice-deported-m…
DWN member Alejandra Pablos grew up with police occupation in her Tucson, AZ community. For years, Ale has shared her story to highlight the issue of the abusive crimmigration system. #EndDHSRetaliation 1/5
ICE detained Ale during a routine check-in in 2018. “By detaining Alejandra Pablos without bond the government is sending a message that it’s not safe to peacefully protest their brutal, xenophobic immigration policies.” #EndDHSRetaliation teenvogue.com/story/ice-deta… 2/5
Jean Montrevil, co-founder of @NewSanctuaryNYC, was deported in Jan 2018. “ICE planned and executed Jean’s removal in a way that would prevent him from accessing counsel and the courts.” #EndDHSRetaliation theintercept.com/2020/01/16/jea… 1/4
ICE officials said they had closely monitored Jean’s political activities and carefully planned his arrest. “We war-gamed this over and over.” #EndDHSRetaliation theintercept.com/2020/01/16/jea… 2/4
Retaliation against immigrants who bravely speak out against abusive @DHSgov policies isn’t limited to any single administration. Immigrants continue to face retaliation for speaking out & advocating for dignity & their freedom now. #EndDHSRetaliation
ICE and jail staff used retaliatory solitary confinement against hunger strikers in Hudson and Essex county jails. Individuals in detention took political action to fight for their release and reunification with their families. #EndDHSRetaliation filtermag.org/ice-covid-hung…
“Immigrants lacked access to the most basic Covid-19 prevention measures, such as soap for hand-washing, and were retaliated against for raising safety concerns as the pandemic spread through detention facilities last year.” #EndDHSRetaliation theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…
#EndDHSRetaliation THREAD: Time & time again, ICE retaliates against anyone who speaks out.
ICE officials wrote in emails that they hoped targeting Maru Mora Villalpando of @ResistenciaNW for deportation proceedings would “take away some of her ‘clout.’” democracynow.org/2020/4/30/head…
ICE officials wrote in emails that they hoped targeting Maru Mora Villalpando of @ResistenciaNW for deportation proceedings would “take away some of her ‘clout.’” democracynow.org/2020/4/30/head…
Beto Lopez Gutierrez spoke out against inhumane conditions while he was in ICE detention. He was released after his community & @OCAD_CHI rallied around him, but ICE deported him even though he had a pending DACA application. #EndDHSRetaliation chicagoreader.com/chicago/fight-…
“This kind of retribution is terrifying. I know—because it happened to me.” Claudio Rojas was deported and separated from his family by @DHSgov in retaliation for Claudio’s courageous anti-detention activism. #EndDHSRetaliation thedailybeast.com/ice-deported-m…
It's long past time to #EndDHSRetaliation. For the last several years, so many of my clients have suffered retaliation from DHS for speaking out about the immigration system. We need to redress these harms and adopt a comprehensive policy to #ProtectImmigrantVoices -->
Case is point: #RaviRagbir - a nationally recognized immigrant rights activists suddenly arrested and detained in 2018. As his wife and immigrant rights advocate Amy Gottlieb wrote just this week in @washingtonpost, ICE is STILL pursuing his deportation. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/…
And #JeanMontrevil - prominent immigrant rights activist and member of @judsonchurchnyc, deported to #Haiti and separated from his four US children, who still advocate for his return. It's long past time to #BringJeanHome. Listen to his and other stories:
ICE officials wrote in emails that they hoped targeting Maru Mora Villalpando of @LaResistencia for deportation proceedings would “take away some of her ‘clout.’” #EndDHSRetaliation democracynow.org/2020/4/30/head…
Beto Lopez Gutierrez spoke out against inhumane conditions while he was in ICE detention. He was released after his community rallied around him, but ICE deported him even though he had a pending DACA application. #EndDHSRetaliation chicagoreader.com/chicago/fight-…
“This kind of retribution is terrifying. I know—because it happened to me.” Claudio Rojas was deported and separated from his family by @DHSgov in retaliation for Claudio’s courageous anti-detention activism. #EndDHSRetaliation thedailybeast.com/ice-deported-m…
DAY OF ACTION: Today we’re calling on @SecMayorkas and @POTUS to #EndDHSRetaliation against immigrant activists and address past @DHSgov retaliation against immigrants. 1/3
Retaliatory deportations, detention, and surveillance have had a chilling effect on immigrants who have spoken out against abusive immigration policies and practices. We must protect immigrants who speak out! #EndDHSRetaliation 2/3
It’s past time for @DHSgov to stop punishing dissent. We'll be joining other groups and individuals today sharing stories of @DHSgov retaliation and demanding change now. Learn more and join today’s #EndDHSRetaliation action here bit.ly/dhsretaliation. 3/3
