1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Hello, I am writing about the urgent case of Barbara Marques. Barbara is a Brazilian film director married to a U.S. citizen, and was recent taken into ICE custody during what was supposed to be a routine, properly scheduled green card appointment in Los Angeles. Barbara was separated from her attorney under false pretenses and arrested without due process. She has since been moved multiple times without notifying her family or lawyer. Currently she is being denied vital medical equipment for a chronic condition, and reports indicate she and other detainees are going 12+ hours without food. I am asking you to intervene to locate Barbara, ensure she has medical care, food, legal access, and push for a full review of her case so her rights and due process are respected. She is an artist who is loved and valued by her community. Thank you.