Después de lo sucedido estaba destrozado por dentro. Unas personas pierden una mano o un pie pero yo perdí mi dignidad, mi vida, mi hombría.

After what happened, I was destroyed inside. Some people lose a hand or a foot but I lost my dignity, my life, my masculinity.

"He was part of the family, and he’s been ripped away for no good reason. And the outlook is grim.”

I knew I couldn’t depend on the police for protection. I would have to flee before I was killed.

Eduardo finally reached the breaking point and decided to self-deport.

"The prosecutor is the boss, not the judge."

The ongoing and increasing number of hunger strikes at facilities across the country indicates the urgent need to release people from ICE custody

"My country is in chaos," Noheli says. "I'm afraid for my children."

Freeing Alejandra from detention means that she can continue to pursue her asylum claim with the support of her family and her community.