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In the surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests that took place last week in which almost 700 people were arrested, 23-year-old DACA beneficiary Daniel Ramirez-Medina found himself among the arrested.
Ramirez-Medina, whose undocumented status is protected under Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, was arrested at his father’s house in Washington state and his lawyers are currently fighting for his release.
His lawyers say that Ramirez-Medina is the first DREAMer to be arrested under Donald Trump’s executive orders and has no criminal record.
While ICE officials allege that the Ramirez-Medina arrest is justified because he confessed to being affiliated with a gang, his lawyers deny that accusation completely and hope ICE made a “mistake.”
People on social media have expressed outrage over this arrest and have extended their support of Ramirez-Medina.
#danielramirezmedina I stand with you. I am your brother. And I will loudly say your name.
— Richard Gallegos (@ricgallegos) February 15, 2017
Groups of people are uniting to protest.
.@UNITEDWEDREAM and friends outside ICE HQ to stand with #JeanetteVizguerra and #DanielRamirezMedina. #undocumentedunafraid #HeretoStay #DC pic.twitter.com/qkASqb1LG7
— Lauryn Gutierrez (@GutzyLo) February 15, 2017
And people are expressing their confusion and frustrations.
#DanielRamirezMedina is 23, was brought to US at age 7, has no criminal record, HAS A WORK PERMIT, and was arrested by #ICE. THIS IS WRONG!
— Invicta (@InvictaVis) February 15, 2017
People are doing what it takes to make this hashtag visible on a grand scale.
Had to borrow this from Greenpeace. #DanielMedina was taken into custody when ICE agents invaded his family’s home. #FreeDaniel #DACA pic.twitter.com/2zv0wfEogg
— Steve Alfaro (@stevealfaro) February 15, 2017
Some are trying to give America a wake-up call…
#RISEUP & #RESIST AMERICA! Young #DanielRamirezMedina needs our help!
No criminal record – but they arrested him anyway.#LetDanielGo!. https://t.co/Qnn9w0kx0h— Drea + team (@NewScience101) February 15, 2017
Pleading for justice…
Justice for #DanielRamirezMedina on this #daywithoutimmigrants. https://t.co/tZLnl8b5JQ
— Chris Tebben (@ChrisTebben) February 16, 2017
And demanding that these raids stop.
free #DanielRamirezMedina, his father & all those in NWDC now! #not1more #NoBanNoWallNoRaids #EndDetention
— Tina McKim (@sticksandwheels) February 16, 2017
While others just want to make sure the law is being upheld.
Please ask to look into the situation. His name is #DanielRamirezMedina from Seattle, WA @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/aO2TbRtJy8
— Carla Montrose (@carlaezquerro) February 15, 2017
Even political figures are getting involved and standing up for Ramirez-Medina.
Retweet and call your representative to protest the arrest of 23 DREAMer with no criminal record. #DanielRamirezMedina @KamalaHarris
— NSHazi (@Mendozina60) February 15, 2017
Most of all, people want Daniel to know they are with him.
We stand by you ✊?✊?✊?✊?#DanielRamirezMedina #dreamers
— Young $imba (@obey_vibe) February 16, 2017
#DanielRamirezMedina
One of us. #danielramirezmedina
— Erik Nordheim (@eriknordheim) February 15, 2017
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