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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSomeone I know was picked up by ICE in Minneapolis
Last edited Sun Jan 11, 2026, 02:33 PM - Edit history (2)
He's a really nice guy, has been in the US 30 years, built his own business, and speaks perfect English. He also has two babies at home. If you are at all able, please donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-bring-our-uncle-back-home
They need money to hire a lawyer in Texas, where Hugo is being held in a detention center.
Oh, if you don't want to donate to GoFundMe, unclick the tip button. I was doing this hurriedly on my phone and didn't unclick it, and I'm kicking myself. The tips don't go to the family.
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Someone I know was picked up by ICE in Minneapolis (Original Post)
iemanja
6 hrs ago
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CaliforniaPeggy
(156,152 posts)1. Best of luck to him! ...n/t
iemanja
(57,422 posts)2. Thank you, Peggy.
iemanja
(57,422 posts)3. kick
Cha
(316,919 posts)5. So Sad and Scary for Hugo and his Family..
and anyone who Cares about Humanity!
iemanja
(57,422 posts)6. Thank you, Cha!
Cha
(316,919 posts)7. Aww... I Hope the Best for your Friend, iemanja
iemanja
(57,422 posts)8. A kick for Hugo and his family