The charges have been dropped! With the help of our community and allied organizations across the country we put pressure on Bill Essayli and got the charges dropped! Alejandro's case like many other political activists' cases go to show that when we fight, we win!  

The morning of June 12, 2025, Immigrants' rights hero Alejandro Orellana (he/they) of East Los Angeles, was violently raided in early morning by the FBI, National Guard, and the East Los Angeles Sheriffs. Alejando has done nothing wrong. In fact, Alejandro is a hero for our community and our movement! The actions that transpired that morning are clear indications of political repression. It is clear the far right and the current Administration are scared of the power we have built. 

A member of Centro Community Service Organization (CSO) for nearly a decade, Alejandro has mobilized countless actions for immigrant and worker rights. He was born and raised in East LA, attended local schools, and has no record. Alejandro became inspired when they were in the U.S. Marines reserve and witnessed how Trump’s first administration was targeting activists who were fighting back against police brutality of Chicanos, African Americans, and the working-class. He is also a proud Teamster union member.

Alejandro is being charged by the Federal U.S. Attorney Bilal Essayli with “conspiracy to commit civil disorders” and “aiding and abetting to commit civil disorders.” These felony charges could land Alejandro in prison for 5 years! Alejandro has done nothing wrong, speaking out against ICE terror, raids and deportations is not a crime, protesting is not a crime! As Chicanos, Mexicanos, Centroamericanos around the country are being racially profiled and viscously kidnapped, activists like Alejandro have every right to speak out.

ICE Out of LA! We will continue to defend our barrio, our community and our streets from ICE’s violence.