Julio has been released!
martin unzueta
Immigrant Youth Justice League
Representing undocumented youth in the demand for immigrant rights through education, resource-gathering, and youth mobilization.
Julio has been released!
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UPDATE: On Thursday April 1st, Julio was released from the detention facility in Kenosha, WI. Although he is out of that terrible immigration detention facility, his deportation has not been stopped. Julio was literally hours away from getting deported. Chicago ICE called his attorney yesterday asking her to file a MTR (motion to reopen), which they would then have to approve or deny. Surprisingly, Chicago ICE approved the request, which will now allow for the MTR to be sent to the judge in Texas, which will decide on Julio’s case. I strongly believe that it has been due to the 1,000 plus faxes, phone calls, and our actions that have pressured ICE to consent the MTR to be requested.Julio’s case by far is not over, but we have won a small battle in his case. Now, Julio can fight with us. With few legal options remaining to him, we must ensure he stays in his community united with his family. Senator Bunning and Congressman Chandler must introduce a private bill on Julio’s behalf into congress. They will not do this without feeling the pressure, without every single one of us – yes, you too – calling them and hearing our sense of urgency. If they do not act now, their efforts will have been futile. Make sure your message is heard loud and clear – We thank you for all of your support so far, ensure justice and keep Julio reuited with his family – introduce a private bill on his behalf NOW!
Below are the contact numbers for their offices:
1) Senator John Bunning: (202) 224-4343
Ask Senator Bunning to introduce a Private Bill for Julio immediately. Julio is an outstanding young person who knows no other home but the United States. His case has exceptional circumstances and he should not be forced to leave his home and his family.
3) Call Congressman Ben Chandler: (202) 225-4706
Ask Congressman Chandler to introduce a Private Bill for Julio immediately. Julio is an outstanding young person who knows no other home but the United States. His case has exceptional circumstances and he should not be forced to leave his home and his family.
More on Julio’s Story
Julio Martinez is being held in immigration detention and could be deported to Honduras any day now. Julio came to the United States when he was 7 years old. His family was fleeing violence in Honduras. Julio graduated from Franklin County High School in Kentucky last year. He played on the varsity soccer team and was active in his church. He enrolled in Community College after graduating high school. Julio wanted to attain a college education to better serve his community and help his family.
All those hopes and dreams are about to be taken from Julio. He was arrested by ICE on March 17th and celebrated his 19th birthday in detention the following week.
We’ve received word that he can still be deported any day now, please continue helping by making phone calls to have ICE stop his deportations or have his legislators introduce a private bill to stop his deportation. Julio needs your help to be released from detention and removed from deportation proceedings.
Sign the Petition TODAY!
Join the Facebook Group in Support of Julio for more actions & updatesI just turned 19 in detention and will be deported any day now, help! – Julio
Julio Cesar Martinez Delgado is a freshman at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and a graduate of Franklin County High School; he was a member of the varsity soccer team. On Monday, March 22nd, Julio turned 19 years old.
He barely knows his family in Honduras because most of them are here in the US. Also, there is a lot of crime in Honduras and his family is scared for his safety. Julio is a great young man, and he is an active member of his church where he was a leader in the church band. Also, he was working to put himself through college financing out of his own pocket his education because he was not eligible for neither Federal nor state-level financial aid just like many other students in his situation. Nonetheless, his education is important to him and he desperately wants to study so that one day he can contribute to his community and to the country he loves and calls home.
We ask that you consider the special circumstances surrounding Julio Martinez’ case. He was only 7 years old when he was assigned to appear in immigration court with his mother. It is obvious that given his young age, Julio did not make the decision to enter into the U.S. without authorization or to miss an appointment important to his immigration case. Having spent his formative years in the U.S., Julio deeply identifies with this country. Deportation will send him back to a country that has become a foreign place to him, separate him from his family, and bring undue hardship to him and his family.
Julio’s case merits an administrative closure that would allow him to complete his education in the United States. In view of his family’s modest economic circumstances, his only hope for completing his college education and fulfilling his professional aspirations is here in the United States. For him to have to leave the United States at this time would be tragic given his potential for further academic and professional success. From-http://www.dreamactivist.org/julio