Pomona Community Rallies for Undocumented Father Detained by Federal Agents

Community Protest for Remiro Pacheco

• ✊ Community and religious leaders gathered in Pomona to rally for the release of Remiro Pacheco, an undocumented day laborer.
• 📌 Pacheco was detained by federal agents on November 13th while waiting at a bus stop to pick up medication.

Concerns Over Pacheco's Health and Detention

• 🏥 Family and activists report that Pacheco's health has been declining while in detention, after being denied medication for two weeks.
• ⚠️ Pacheco has a patient inside of his heart, and activists fear that changes in temperature could be life-threatening.
• 🗣️ The group is pleading for his immediate release from federal detention to allow him to receive proper medical care.

Calls for Release and Family Reunification

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pacheco is described as a 53-year-old father who has no criminal record and was exercising his right to look for work and seek medical treatment.
• ⚖️ Activists are demanding his release, stating that he was unfairly targeted and is in need of medical attention and to be reunited with his children.
• 💰 A GoFundMe page has been established to assist the family.