Almost two months have passed, and our beloved Voz day laborer and community leader remains unjustly detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.
Jorge Luis fled Venezuela seeking safety from political violence and instability. But now, he’s being held at the Northwest Detention Center - a private, for-profit facility notorious for its inhumane conditions - far from his community and loved ones.
On March 20th, Jorge had his preliminary hearing. His final asylum hearing is scheduled for September 29th - leaving him in a prolonged state of uncertainty, isolation, and fear in a system designed to break people down.
On April 1st, Jorge’s bond request was denied - just as we feared. The Tacoma Immigration Court has a disturbing pattern of denying nearly all bond requests, often claiming it lacks jurisdiction. This practice is now the subject of a class action lawsuit, exposing a system that arbitrarily keeps people like Jorge detained indefinitely.
Jorge’s attorney is appealing the decision, but the process could take four to five months. Time is not on our side.
To make matters worse, the Supreme Court has now ruled that the Trump administration can continue deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act - a law designed for wartime. Let’s be clear: this is not about national security. This is about criminalizing and targeting Venezuelan migrants and denying them the protection they deserve.
TAKE ACTION TODAY to demand Jorge’s release and demand justice for all immigrants because solo el pueblo salva al pueblo.
How to Support:
- Send a Letter: Join Voz and NDLON’s letter-writing campaign to demand that elected officials pressure DHS to release Jorge on bond. It only takes 5 minutes to take action and help bring Jorge home.
- Donate: Contribute to Jorge’s GoFundMe to help cover legal fees and provide financial relief for his family during this difficult time.
- Get Involved: Fill out our volunteer form to support Jorge’s case and join the fight for immigrant justice.
P.S. You can read more about Jorge’s story in Newsweek and The Guardian. These articles highlight the injustice he’s facing and the urgent need for action.