Husband Speaks Out After Man Detained by ICE During Green Card Hearing

Green Card Hearing and Detention

• 👨‍⚖️ A Brooklyn man, Allan Dabriel Marrero, who has been in the U.S. since 2013 and is pursuing his dream of becoming a nurse, was detained by ICE after a green card hearing at 26 Federal Plaza.
• 💔 His husband, Matthew Marrero, expressed distress, stating they had meticulously prepared immigration paperwork and were unaware of any missed hearings.
• ⚠️ The couple was informed that Allan had missed a hearing in December 2022, leading to an order of removal, which was the first they had heard of it.

Background and Personal Story

• 🏳️‍🌈 Allan, originally from the Cayman Islands, sought asylum due to safety concerns related to being openly gay.
• ❤️ He met Matthew 10 years later, and they have been married for two years, with Matthew describing Allan as his person and the love of his life.
• 🎓 Allan had obtained work authorization and a driver's license, and had even applied to nursing school, making his detention particularly surprising.

Current Situation and Advocacy

• 🏠 Allan has been in ICE custody at Delaney Hall, but has been granted a stay of deportation, preventing his removal for now.
• 🗣️ Matthew is advocating for Allan, emphasizing that he is a contributing member of society and wishes to be an American citizen.
• 😔 Matthew described his visits to Delaney Hall as eye-opening, witnessing the difficult conditions and the emotional toll on families.
• ❓ ICE was contacted for comment but had not yet responded.