Time is running out for Cesar! On July 21st, Cesar was pulled over by a police officer over a minor traffic violation. Instead of giving him a ticket, the officer arrested Cesar for driving without a license and ICE detained him soon after. Today marks Cesar’s 60th day in detention; away from his family and friends. Every day that Cesar wakes up, he wonders if it will be his last day in the United States.
On Wednesday, October 19th at 2pm, we will show ICE that Cesar has the support of his community and that we will fight for him until he is released and his deportation be stopped. But we need you there with us! ,will you join us as we take action to stop Cesar’s deportation?
WHEN: Wednesday October 19
2:00pm-3:30pm
WHERE: Detroit ICE Headquarters
333 Mt. Elliott St.
on corner of W.Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48207
President Obama has said deporting undocumented youth is not a priority, but if that’s true, why is Cesar still detained?
If we don’t take action now, Cesar could be deported back to a country he no longer remembers. As a DREAM Act student who has proven to be a contributing member of his community, it is unacceptable that ICE wants to deport him. Cesar needs us and we know we can count on you to be there for him every step of the way.
Join us on Wednesday as we demand that ICE release Cesar back to a community that loves him. Bring your friends and family!
See you there!
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Thanks to our friends at Alliance for Immigrant Rights for letting us use their click to fax system
Call Local ICE!
Detroit ICE (313) 568-6033
Sample Script: “Hi, I was calling to urge you to set bond for DREAM Act Eligible student Cesar Montoya (A#200-297-690). Cesar has been living here for most of his life and deserves to stay in the U.S. with his family and friends. He is DREAM eligible and considers the U.S. his home. Set bond for Cesar Montoya.”
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Cesar was brought to this country almost ten years ago and has been living in Sturgis, Michigan ever since. Now 24, Cesar is a dedicated and productive member of his community. Despite having their overwhelming support, Cesar finds himself fighting his deportation to Mexico, a country he no longer considers his home.
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On August 21st, Cesar was pulled over by the police over a minor traffic violation. After finding out his immigration status, the police officer arrested and detained Cesar. He has been in detention for almost a month now, waiting to be deported to a place he no longer remembers. Every day that Cesar wakes up in detention signifies a loss for his family and his community. Cesar cannot fathom the idea of leaving his parents and younger sister behind. He dreams of the day he can return back to his family and community in Michigan.
Cesar is an outstanding student. He attended Sturgis High School and received many awards for his academic involvement. He faced many obstacles but he made every effort to make it in school, going to classes in the morning and taking English as a Second Language classes in the afternoons. His hard work paid off as he was recognized for his academic achievement when he obtained his high school diploma in 2010.
Cesar is also an active member of his church, Holy Angel Parish where is known as a great role model to the young members of his community. Cesar loves music, playing soccer, and has big plans for his future. Cesar knows his family works hard to make an honest life for themselves and he wants nothing more than to contribute to society. If he is deported, however, he will be separated from everything that he loves and won’t be able to fulfill his dreams.
Cesar would qualify for the DREAM Act, a narrowly tailored bill that majorities in both the House and Senate voted to support this past December. Both President Obama and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano have stated that DREAM Act eligible youth are not a priority for deportation. In a recent announcement, Secretary Napolitano stated new guidelines for Prosecutorial Discretion. According to these guidelines, Cesar is not deemed a priority for removal by DHS and merits a favorable exercise of discretion.
Cesar exemplifies what it means to be an American and should be allowed to stay in the U.S. to live his American Dream. Cesar has big dreams of going to college so he can continue to be a role model and mentor to young kids in his community. Please help keep Cesar in the country with his family and supportive community.
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Los problemas de inmigración siguen creciendo en nuestra ciudad y otras ciudades aledañas y su mejor recurso para mantener la seguridad de su familia es estar preparado y conocer sus derechos. Recientemente hemos visto incremento en redadas y tácticas de intimidación departe del departamento de inmigración, al igual que vemos gente que no está preparada para defenderse cuando se les presenta un problema como estos. Usted debe saber que “la migra” no tiene derecho de aparecerse en la escuela de sus hijos a cuestionarlo, ni de entrar a su casa, ni mucho menos obligarlo a decir que usted es indocumentado. Debe estar preparado para saber que decir si lo cuestionan, si lo arrestan o si tocan la puerta de su casa
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La organización One Michigan lo invita a que venga con su familia para aprender cuáles son sus derechos y que debe hacer en caso de tener un encuentro con la policía o los oficiales de inmigración. Explicaremos lo que debe hacer en diferentes situaciones como una redada de su hogar, de su trabajo o un cuestionamiento en una parada de tráfico. También le hablaremos de los pasos que debe tomar para preparar a su familia para cualquier situación relacionada con inmigración y responderemos sus preguntas sobre asuntos específicos. No falte el próximo Miercoles 3 de Agosto a las 7:30 PM y el Domingo 7 de Agosto a la 1:30 PM en el basement de la iglesia de Todos los Santos. En One Michigan seguimos comprometidos a trabajar por nuestra comunidad y esperamos contar con su presencia y apoyo.
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