Bulwark Takes FREE ANDRY: A Big Gay Live Show With Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell and Jon Lovett (Full Show)
Jun 8, 2025
Lindsay Toczylowski, the President and CEO of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, joins Congressman Robert Garcia in a lively discussion about the legal battles surrounding Andry José Hérnandez Romero, a wrongfully deported individual. They emphasize the crucial need for due process and advocate for marginalized communities. The conversation blends humor with advocacy, featuring playful trivia and anecdotes, while addressing serious themes of justice, inclusivity, and the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, all wrapped in a festive World Pride celebration.
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Andry's Perilous Journey to US
- Andry Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela due to persecution as a gay man and was detained immediately upon arrival in the US.
- Despite passing a credible fear interview, he was disappeared and deported to a prison in El Salvador without due process.
Due Process Protects Democracy
- Losing due process rights leads to dangerous outcomes like being disappeared to foreign prisons.
- The case exemplifies the crucial importance of due process to protect individual freedoms and democracy.
Support & Amplify Immigrant Cases
- Donate to organizations like the Immigrant Defenders Law Center to support free legal aid for detained immigrants.
- Amplify the stories of disappeared detainees by contacting elected officials and raising public awareness.
