José Gregorio González, a Venezuelan immigrant, was released from ICE custody after community advocacy due to his brother Jose Alfredo Pacheco's dire need for a kidney transplant. González, who has been his brother's caregiver since arriving in Chicago, faced a removal order but was granted humanitarian parole. His brother suffers from end-stage renal disease, complicating their health situation. Local officials and immigration advocates worked tirelessly for González's release, making it essential for him to be present during this critical time in his brother's life.
"I didn't think I'd be here," González said in Spanish at a press conference following his release, WGN reported, adding that he planned to call his mother so she could see him and Pacheco together again. "It's been something unforgettable."
"This is literally a matter of life and death," said Erendira Ren.
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