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Efrain was born in Colombia, which he left decades ago while in his early 20’s due to the violence in his home country. He came to the U.S. seeking a peaceful life. He arrived in this country, worked hard, married, adjusted his legal status, and raised two beautiful children with his wife Sybil. He has been regularly showing up to all his ICE Check-Ins. On November 3rd at his ICE Check-In in Los Angeles, he was blind-sided and ICE ensnared him and put him immediately into detention for deportation. ![]()
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Almost 20 years ago in 2003 Efrain was suffering from a mental health crisis. During a domestic dispute, the police arrived, he was arrested and was found to have a gun. His wife Sybil, reports that she was coerced to testify against him. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison. An act that she terribly regrets as her family has paid a very high price.![]()
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Efrain served his time and completed his sentence two years ago but was then transferred to ICE detention in Adelanto. Two years ago, Efrain was deemed not a threat to society nor a flight risk and was eligible for bond. The family paid $15,000 to have him released. Upon release, Efrain participated in a re-entry program and was reunited with his family. Since then he has been a dedicated employee as a Capital Technician for the Henly Corporation. ![]()
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As his immmigration case proceeded, he has been required to check in with an ICE Officer on a regular basis. He has been complying with all requirements. Then suddenly in November he was detained at his November 3rd check-in. Studies show that Black migrants, while Black Immigrants make up only 7% of the undocumented population, they make up a 20% of those facing deportation on criminal grounds. ![]()
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Soon after being detained in early November, he was transferred to Adelanto and then quickly transferred to Louisiana for immediate deportation to Colombia which could happen as soon as next week.![]()
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This family should not be separated. Please take the following action to support Efrain and stop his deportation. ![]()
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Department of Homeland Security - Diane Witte diane.l.witte@ice.dhs.gov![]()
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(504) 599-7800 urging her to stop Efrain Ramiro Romero’s Deportation![]()
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You will be sent to a voicemail and at this point, you can say the following script.![]()
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Hello Field Office Director Witte, My name is _________. I am calling on behalf of Efrain Ramiro Romero A# 72900374 who is incarcerated in Louisiana. As people of faith, we believe this family must not be separated. Efrain has proven that he is a contributor and asset to his family and community. We urge you to end racist deportation practices and stop Efrain’s deportation allowing him the time for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to process his stay of deportation. ![]()
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-This family should not be separated. Please take the following action to support Efrain and stop his deportation
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program, enacted in December 2019, allows Liberian nationals who have been living in the United States since November 20, 2014, to apply for their green card and become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Eligible Liberians have just one month left to apply for LRIF before the program expires on December 20, 2021.
Virtual meeting with Congressman Raul Ruiz's staff. We pray we can count on him to help end Title 42 & remain in Mexico policies. People of faith know that we can welcome asylum seekers with dignity. #WelcomeWithDignity
“one way the US can prevent migration is to respect electoral results…”-Padre Melo #Honduras elections tomorrow
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An interview with Ismael Moreno, aka Padre Melo, of @RadioProgresoHN, ahead of November 28 elections in #Honduras, about the role of religious sectors in the fight for the restoration of democracy.
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