José Alfredo Pacheco is running out of time.

Diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, he needs a lifesaving transplant. His brother, José Gregorio González, is his willing and matched donor—ready to save his life. But instead of preparing for surgery, José Gregorio has been locked in an ICE detention center for over a month, facing deportation.

ICE knew where he was.

He had been living under their supervision, complying with all requirements, wearing a GPS monitor. He was doing everything right.

But one morning, after making breakfast for his sick brother, he stepped outside and was taken away. Now, his brother’s health is deteriorating, and the chance to save his life is slipping away.

This is not just cruel—it is senseless.

José Gregorio’s donation could save not only his brother but also another patient through a paired kidney exchange. Instead, ICE is actively obstructing a lifesaving medical procedure, breaking apart a family, and putting lives at risk.

We demand that ICE immediately grant José Gregorio González humanitarian parole so he can proceed with the kidney donation. The clock is ticking. This is not about politics—this is about saving lives. Let him help his brother before it’s too late.

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