The Fight Against ICE Cruelty
@fighticecruelty.bsky.social
Formerly "The Fight Against CECOT"
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
We'll be back in Falls Church on Friday at 5:30. Join us if you can or consider starting your own gathering.
#StopICEcruelty
August 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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
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
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
August 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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
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
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
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
ICE denies any hunger strike is occurring.
#StopICEcruelty
August 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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
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.
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.
Merwil Gutierrez Flores, (20)-
Not the man they were looking for, but one ICE officer said, 'Take him anyway.'
"
He tells me that he was asking God every day for him to give strength to us family members,” Wilmer Gutièrrez said, “and to give him strength to continue standing.”
Not the man they were looking for, but one ICE officer said, 'Take him anyway.'
"
He tells me that he was asking God every day for him to give strength to us family members,” Wilmer Gutièrrez said, “and to give him strength to continue standing.”
August 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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.
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
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
August 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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
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
ICE denies any hunger strike is occurring.
#StopICEcruelty
August 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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
ICE denies any hunger strike is occurring.
#StopICEcruelty
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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...
#humanrights #libertad
cgrs.uclawsf.edu/news/coaliti...
Coalition Demands Action as New Evidence Reveals Abuses of Migrants in El Salvador’s CECOT Prison | Center for Gender and Refugee Studies
cgrs.uclawsf.edu
August 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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...
#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
We've started distributing bumper stickers to interested passers-by (see comment).
#StopICEcruelty
August 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
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
We're back tomorrow at 5:30pm in Falls Church, VA. Come support our immigrants and condemn ICE!
#StopICEcruelty
July 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hi Folks,
We're back tomorrow at 5:30pm in Falls Church, VA. Come support our immigrants and condemn ICE!
#StopICEcruelty
We're back tomorrow at 5:30pm in Falls Church, VA. Come support our immigrants and condemn ICE!
#StopICEcruelty
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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
There must be accountability and justice for these men who were illegally and intentionally sent to CECOT
The American people must know that our government is responsible for the torture and abuse, including sexual violence, that the people we are deporting to CECOT prison are experiencing.
www.npr.org/2025/07/27/n...
www.npr.org/2025/07/27/n...
'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse
Deported under a little-known wartime law, more than 130 Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now released, several tell NPR they endured beatings, sexual a...
www.npr.org
July 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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
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
Using the CBP One program, he entered the U.S. legally in 2024. ICE is now seeking to fast-track his deportation.
#StopICEcruelty
July 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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
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.
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.
Our banners will be back tomorrow as we continue our anti-ICE, pro-human message. Friday in Falls Church @ 5:30pm!
#stopICEcruelty
#stopICEcruelty
July 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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.
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
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
July 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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
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
#stopICEcruelty
July 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Our banners will be back tomorrow as we continue our anti-ICE, pro-human message. Friday in Falls Church @ 5:30pm!
#stopICEcruelty
#stopICEcruelty
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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...
Please share
www.investigativepost.org/2025/06/17/f...
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.
www.investigativepost.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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...
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.
There must be justice for these men.
Although there is relief that they were rescued- there is outrage, a deep sense of shame, and grief about what the US did. Knowing they were not criminals lying about them, denying their rights, sending them to a torture prison.
Although there is relief that they were rescued- there is outrage, a deep sense of shame, and grief about what the US did. Knowing they were not criminals lying about them, denying their rights, sending them to a torture prison.
July 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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
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
July 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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
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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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.
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.
July 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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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.
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
Back in Falls Church today with banners in support of our immigrant community!
#BringThemBack
July 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hi Folks,
Back in Falls Church today with banners in support of our immigrant community!
#BringThemBack
Back in Falls Church today with banners in support of our immigrant community!
#BringThemBack
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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...
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...
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...
www.the-disappeared.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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...
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
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
July 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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
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
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
July 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
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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Please share Maikel Enrique Moreno Ramirez' story
#bringthembacklibertad
#bluetrianglesolidarity
www.the-disappeared.com/about/260742...
#bringthembacklibertad
#bluetrianglesolidarity
www.the-disappeared.com/about/260742...
Maikel Enrique Moreno Ramírez / About | The Disappeared
Maikel Enrique Moreno Ramírez, 20, is from Maracaibo, in the Zulia state of Venezuela. “My son has no tattoos, my son has no earrings, my son has none of those things, my son is not a criminal,” Maike...
www.the-disappeared.com
July 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Please share Maikel Enrique Moreno Ramirez' story
#bringthembacklibertad
#bluetrianglesolidarity
www.the-disappeared.com/about/260742...
#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
In June 2024, he received his appointment for legal U.S. entry using the CBP One app.
#BringThemBack
July 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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
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
Thank you @thedisappeared.bsky.social for covering his story.
#BringThemBack
Merwil Gutierrez Flores was taken by ICE steps from his home in the Bronx.
An 'agent' said he was not who they were looking for. The other said "Take him anyway."
Please share his story
www.the-disappeared.com/about/249929...
An 'agent' said he was not who they were looking for. The other said "Take him anyway."
Please share his story
www.the-disappeared.com/about/249929...
Merwil Gutierrez Flores / About | The Disappeared
Before moving to the U.S. in 2023, Merwil Gutierrez Flores lived with his family a town near Caracas, Venezuela and went to school. His father, Wilmer, worked for two jobs to support his loved ones, w...
www.the-disappeared.com
July 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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
Thank you @thedisappeared.bsky.social for covering his story.
#BringThemBack