*apologies for cross posting*

Hi all!

In 2022, the Troy and Rensselaer community rallied to demand ICE release Ms. Q, end the ICE contract, and close the Rensselaer contract. We celebrated when she was released. About a month ago, ICE re-detained Ms. Q stating she should have been deported long ago. 

Join us for an Emergency Rally and Press Conference to Free Ms. Q this Wednesday, January 18th at 2PM at Foley Square. 

Ms. Q is a beloved partner, daughter, sister, and longtime New York State resident who fled violence in Ecuador as a child. After being injured and denied medical care in ICE detention, Ms. Q spoke out about the conditions of her detention. Thanks to community advocacy, she was released a year ago. Ms. Q continued to bravely speak out about the horrific conditions of ICE detention, but was re-detained by ICE just before the holidays. Please join the Abolish ICE NY-NJ Coalition and demand that ICE release Ms. Q and grant her a stay of deportation so she can stay with her family in the U.S. 

When: Wednesday, January 18th at 2PM
Where: Foley Square (Lafayette Street Worth Street, Centre St, New York, NY 10013) 

Please share widely! Graphics in English and Spanish attached. 

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[Solidarity fists sketched out in front of a face in the background. Light purple square on the left with black text that reads: Rally at Foley Square, Wednesday 1/18, Time, 2:00PM. At the bottom, FREE MS. Q in black bold letters. Top left corner has the NY Dignity Not Detention logo].

In solidarity,
Cynthia

Cynthia Marlene Galaz | She/Her/Hers
Senior Policy Associate
FREEDOM for Immigrants 
(929) 489-8495
www.freedomforimmigrants.org

Freedom for Immigrants is working to abolish immigration detention. Learn more & donate here.