Tell ICE to #FreeKelly!

Tell ICE to #FreeKelly!

Started
November 1, 2019
Petition to
Colorado ICE Field Office Director
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This petition made change with 89,887 supporters!

Why this petition matters

Started by Julia Toepfer

Kelly is a 23-year-old transgender asylum seeker who has been locked up in immigration jail for nearly three years. Kelly is suffering medical neglect and was put in solitary confinement for four months solely because of her gender identity. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has the power to release her immediately but refuses to let her go.

Kelly is suffering tremendously, both physically and mentally. Additionally, her unnecessarily prolonged detention is exacerbating the trauma she has experienced as a domestic violence and human trafficking survivor. 

During her nearly three years in detention, Kelly has never been given a bond hearing. All Kelly wants is to live safely and without fear. Unfortunately, there are many more transgender individuals like Kelly who are unjustly locked up in immigration jail while they apply for asylum, and are experiencing inhumane treatment because of their gender identity.

Kelly needs your help. Sign the petition to demand that ICE use its discretion to #FreeKelly now!

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Decision Makers

  • Colorado ICE Field Office Director