In recent weeks, we've witnessed a deeply troubling rise in the detention of Venezuelans across the United States, under suspicion of being affiliated with criminal organizations like the “Tren de Aragua.” However, many of these detentions are not based on concrete evidence or proper legal procedures. Instead, they stem from prejudice, stigma, and nothing more than being Venezuelan—or having tattoos.

People who fled a humanitarian crisis, seeking refuge, asylum, or simply a chance to rebuild their lives in safety, are now trapped in a system that is failing to treat them with fairness or dignity. Migrants currently undergoing legal immigration processes or applying for asylum have been held for months, often without charges, without access to a transparent legal process, and without being shown any credible evidence against them.

This is not only unjust—it contradicts the very principles of liberty and justice that the United States stands for.

To make matters worse, on May 12, 2025, the U.S. government issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Venezuela, classifying it as “Do Not Travel” due to extreme danger. This alert is clear proof that Venezuela is not a safe country to return to. Deporting migrants back to such conditions puts their lives at serious risk.

We must speak out now and demand that the rights of these individuals be respected.

No one should be criminalized for their appearance, for having tattoos, or simply for being from Venezuela.

We, the undersigned, call for:

• Transparency in the detention process, including access to evidence and open case files.
• Empathy and respect toward migrants—free from discrimination and stereotypes.
• The protection of due process, ensuring that every detained person has the right to legal representation and a fair hearing.
• An end to the stigmatization of Venezuelans. Being Venezuelan is not a crime, and should never be treated as one.
  This is a call to all Americans and Latinos who believe in justice, in human dignity, and in the ideals that have shaped this nation. We cannot allow innocent people to remain behind bars simply because of fear and prejudice.

It’s time to act. Demand fairness, demand compassion, demand justice.

The guilty, with evidence and a fair trial, must pay, but an innocent person seeking a better life by working honestly should not be behind bars.

Sign this petition and help raise your voice for those who have been silenced.