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Individual Campaigns

Use the information below to make calls for individuals currently in ICE detention or otherwise fighting criminalization and immigration policing.  These calls are part of campaigns organized by their community members within Dignity Not Detention's network.  We join in advocacy for individuals as part of our work to free them all! 

#KeepHectorHome

Hector Jose is a longtime New York resident, devoted father, and community member whose pardon application is currently pending before Governor Kathy Hochul. Without a pardon, Hector continues to live under the constant threat of detention and deportation stemming from a single nonviolent conviction from over 30 years ago, when he was just 21 years old. Since that time, Hector has built a life rooted in hard work, family, and service to his community.

✍️ SIGN THE PETITION: PARDON HECTOR JOSE 

Sign this petition demanding Governor Hochul pardon Hector Jose and keep his family together.

📲 CONTACT GOV. HOCHUL DIRECTLY

• Phone: (518) 474-8390

• Email the Governor: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form 

• Fax the Governor: faxzero.com/fax_governor/New_York 

Sample Call/Email Script

Hello,  

My name is [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME] and I live in [NAME OF YOUR CITY/TOWN IN NEW YORK]. I’m calling to urge you to grant a pardon to Hector Jose, a longtime New York resident whose pardon application is currently pending before your office. 

Hector has lived in New York for decades and is a devoted father to a 17-year-old U.S. citizen son, a union member, and a hardworking community member who supports his family through multiple jobs. His risk of detention and deportation stems from a single, nonviolent conviction from more than 30 years ago, when he was just 21 years old. Since then, Hector has demonstrated decades of rehabilitation, responsibility, and service to his family and community.  

We are in a moment of escalating federal immigration enforcement with increased unleashing of inhumane violent attacks. At a time like this, we need the power of the Governor's office to use its power to protect New York families. You have publicly committed to standing with immigrant communities and keeping families together. In Hector’s case, you have the direct power to act on those values. Granting his pardon would allow him to apply for U.S. citizenship and live without the constant fear of separation from his family.  

I respectfully urge you to act now and grant Hector Jose a pardon. This is an opportunity to ensure that your actions reflect your commitment to justice, humanity, and family unity. Thank you for your time and consideration.