This man's name is Jose Alfredo Gonzalez. Until last week, Fredo lived in Tucson, AZ, with his wife and daughters. Unfortunately, Fredo is here in this country illegally, and was picked up by the Border Patrol while driving a car with a headlight out. His family has not seen or heard from him since July 6. His wife recently wrote on Facebook:
As you may or may not know, my husband, Jose Alfredo Gonzalez, was taken into Border Patrol custody last Wednesday, July 6th. Since then I have not heard anything from him, and I have not been able to locate him. I have gotten little cooperation and no real answers. I do not know how or where my husband is. He is lost in a black hole somewhere in this dysfunctional system.
My husband came to this country illegally as a teenager, not to sell drugs, but to work in drywall to pay for his mother's dialysis. Now he is a stay-at-home dad to our two beautiful daughters, his pride and joy. He wasn't pulled over for a DUI, but because of a headlight that was out on his way to buy cat food.
I want answers, I want people to be aware of this broken and inhumane system and how it effects real people, but most of all I want my family reunited! Please do what you can to help, whether it's sharing this story, writing or calling political representatives, praying, or all of the above. This fight is far from over, and I will not rest until my husband back safely with us.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
202-282-8000
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
202-456-1111
The Mexican consulate located Fredo today, in Eloy, AZ. As far as I know, Nicole has not yet spoken to him. This situation is in direct contrast to what I've read happens when an illegal alien is apprehended. Every person is supposed to be entitled to Due Process. I don't call disappearing off the face of the earth "Due Process."
It not only bothers me that this can happen, it scares me. I understand that Fredo is not a citizen of this country, but he's a human being. Put him and every person in his situation through the same process. Period. Immigration, both legal and illegal, deserve more of our attention. I for one plan to learn as much as possible. I hope you do, too. Print this post
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