Dear friends,
First, I want to thank each and every one of you who has signed and shared the petition to #KeepLissaHome — your support means the world to our family and is giving us the strength to keep fighting for justice. 💛
Here’s the latest update:
✅ Lissa’s official court hearing is now scheduled for June 12th, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the Eloy Immigration Court in Arizona.
We also learned through Lissa’s tablet at the detention center that there may be an additional earlier hearing on June 11th — so we are working closely with legal counsel to clarify the dates and ensure Lissa has the representation she needs.
Our next urgent goal:
➡️ We are working to secure legal representation as soon as possible — the timeline is tight, and your continued support can help amplify the urgency of her case.
How you can help TODAY:
✨ Keep sharing the petition: www.change.org/KeepLissaHome
✨ Spread the word on social media, in your community, and with anyone you know who can help raise awareness.
Why this matters:
Lissa has built her life here in Los Angeles — supporting her elderly mother, her daughter, and contributing to the community through her work and service. She deserves the chance to fight her case fairly, with due process and with her rights protected.
The more public attention and community voices we bring to this, the more we can ensure her case is treated with the care and fairness it deserves.
From the bottom of my heart — thank you again for standing with us.
I will continue to keep you updated on any new developments.
With hope and gratitude,
Tetsuo Hatanaka