The sudden detention of Paul Dama, manager of Boston's Suya Joint, by ICE has left his family and restaurant community devastated. A heartfelt statement issued on the restaurant's website reveals that Dama was taken into custody on his way to church and is struggling emotionally while being held in New Hampshire. His sister, restaurant owner Cecelia Lizotte, shares the anguish the family is experiencing due to his unexpected separation. Lizotte also emphasizes that Dama, who has a pending asylum case, hasn't been provided with clear reasons for his detention. To support legal expenses, a GoFundMe page has been launched, and the restaurant is donating part of its sales.
This sudden separation has been incredibly traumatic for our family, and we are doing our best to hold things together without the person who has always been an anchor in our lives.
The trauma of this separation is unbearable. Paul is experiencing deep emotional distress in detention, and our Suya Joint family is suffering beyond words.
He has not been given a clear explanation for his detention. Paul still does not know the official charges brought against him.
I am currently navigating through this ordeal, trying to maintain hope while supporting our restaurant, our staff, and my brother's legal battle.
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