Hilary Rivers, a local drag queen, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 26 after a scheduled court appointment. He had sought political asylum in the United States due to severe persecution faced in his home country as a gay man. Rivers was transferred to the Golden State annex in McFarland, California. His detention coincided with the upcoming San Francisco Pride Parade, leading to community outcry and mobilization for support, including a letter-writing event organized by local activists.
Rivers was detained on June 26 by ICE after a scheduled court appointment, transferred to the Golden State annex in McFarland, California, after seeking asylum due to severe persecution in his home country as a gay man.
Maceo Persson, a board member with SF Pride, stated, "It's heartbreaking that we work so hard to try to put together a space of joy and celebration for community, and at the same time, someone's getting detained and having their freedom taken away from them."
Community members quickly mobilized in response to Rivers' detention, gathering for a letter-writing event to show support. Ani Rivera confirmed she spoke with Rivers over the weekend.
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