UPDATED Jan. 13:
Ravi Ragbir was detained today by ICE during a regular check-in appointment.
We need your help to secure his release & halt his deportation.
Here are ways you can help us secure Ravi’s immediate release:
1. CALL THE FOLLOWING ICE OFFICES:
- NYC ICE FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR: 212-238-4530
- NYC ICE FIELD OFFICE: 212-264-4213
- ICE OFFICE OF POLICY: 202-732-4292
You can use the following script: “Hi, my name is ___________, and I am calling to request that ICE release Ravi Ragbir, A Number: 044-248-862. Ravi was detained today in New York City. Ravi is a husband, father, and a cherished community leader, and we need him here in the United States. I respectfully ask you to release him from detention and grant him a new stay of removal. Thank you.”
2. CALL YOUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS:
- If you live in New York, call:
- Nydia Velasquez: 202-225-2361
- Adrianao Espaillat: 202-225-4365
- Yvette Clark: 202-225-6231
- Jerold Nadler: 202-225-5635
- If you live outside of New York, call your local representatives in congress. You can find their contact information here.
Script: “Hello, my name is ___, and I calling about Ravi Ragbir, A Number: 044-248-862. Ravi was detained today in New York City. Ravi is a husband, father, and cherished community leader, and we need him here in the United States. I respectfully ask you to meet with DHS Secretary Nielsen and urge her to release Ravi from detention and grant him a new stay of removal. Thank you.”
3. SHARE the below image widely on social media using #IStandWithRavi