Raiza, the mother of Dylan Contreras, was emotional as she begged for the return of her son detained by ICE after a court appearance. Under immense stress, she now requires a heart monitor. She described her son’s detention as a kidnapping and criticized the poor conditions, including mistreatment and spoiled food. This plea coincided with a large protest in Manhattan condemning the Trump Administration's immigration policies. The protest honored the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and featured prominent activists fighting against escalated ICE tactics in immigration courts.
Raiza, the mother of Dylan Contreras, expressed her anguish outside 26 Federal Plaza, pleading for her son's return after being detained by ICE. She stated, "It's been two months since my son was kidnapped right in front of our eyes as we were leaving the courtroom, and I couldn't do anything to help him." Raiza emphasized the terrible conditions in detention centers, highlighting how her son's health is deteriorating due to mistreatment and spoiled food.
During the protest in Foley Square, activists condemned Trump's immigration policies that have intensified ICE arrests, particularly of immigrants attending court hearings. Murad Awawdeh, from the New York Immigration Coalition, and Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, were among those seeking to uphold the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by advocating for immigrant rights.
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