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ABC News: Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

On August 9, Carlos Guerra Leon, an 18-year-old New Yorker with special immigration status, was stopped by federal officers and arrested without a warrant. He was sent to Jackson Parish Correctional Center, an ICE facility a thousand miles from his home. He’s now been there for months – separated from his family, missing work, and thrown into sudden instability.

Speaking with ABC News, our U.S. senior staff attorney Sarah Decker describes Carlos: “He had just graduated from high school this past June. He was diligent and a well-respected worker at a local car wash, and community members have described him as an extremely hardworking, kind, and responsible young person who was dedicated to building a career in a special trade and finishing his education.”


Read the full piece here.

Join us in honoring Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's 100th birthday with purpose.

Today marks what would have been our namesake, Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s 100th birthday. To celebrate, we’re kicking off our Giving Tuesday campaign early, and a generous donor will be matching all gifts made by December 2.

Will you stand with us and help carry forward his legacy?