We are friends, family members, colleagues, faith leaders, advocates and supporters of Guillermo Medina Reyes, a beloved Bay Area tattoo artist, immigrant rights advocate and community organizer who has been rebuilding his life after incarceration and detention. We reiterate our commitment to keeping Guillermo and all people free, and to building a world that prioritizes healing, not punishment.

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin’s order means that Guillermo will be provided a bond hearing before an immigration judge to determine whether or not he will remain free, and confirming that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot unilaterally decide to re-detain someone in Guillermo’s position who was released on bond by an immigration judge.

Yesterday, Tuesday, July 15, around one hundred people rallied outside the U.S. Federal District Court in support of beloved local tattoo artist, community organizer, and immigrant rights leader Guillermo Reyes, who faces the possibility of being re-detained by ICE.

ICE intended to re-detain beloved Bay Area community member Guillermo Medina Reyes who has been rebuilding his life after incarceration. The night before his July 1st 8:00am immigration appointment, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin granted a Temporary Restraining Order to enjoin the government from re-detaining him. Over 100 community members accompanied Guillermo to his appointment in San José