Dear , 

I met Victor and Aurelio when they were detained by ICE in Georgia. I had the privilege of working to secure their freedom from detention and help them start a new life. Just months later, I can hardly believe I’m now figuring out what to wear to their fall wedding. 

The couple is very ready for the day to arrive. They invited a close group of family and friends, since they want it to be an intimate affair. The day will be full of emotions, not just because they are committing to each other in front of their loved ones. But because they overcame great obstacles to finally say their “I dos.” 

Immigration Equality will continue to free asylum seekers like Victor and Aurelio from detention—but these victories require considerable resources. Join me in the fight to free all LGBTQ people from detention with a contribution of $20 today. 
 

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​​​​​​Victor and Aurelio grew up in Honduras, where their lives were full of fear and insecurity. They were bullied and rejected—simply for being gay. Violence against LGBTQ people is common in Honduras, and same-sex marriage is prohibited, so when Victor and Aurelio met and fell in love, they realized they couldn’t have the life they dreamed of. Unless they fled. 

In 2019, they crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, turned themselves in to Border Patrol, and asked for asylum. They were held in multiple detention facilities over the course of six months. They even tried to get married in detention, but the ceremony was too costly.

Fortunately, with the backing of supporters like you, Immigration Equality secured their freedom—to plan their future, get married, and feel safe for the first time in their lives. Please donate $20 today so we can shore up the resources we need to respond to the rising number of LGBTQ people who are detained in the U.S. 
 

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Liza Doubossarskaia, Staff Attorney
Immigration Equality