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Help Free Leo: Keep Our Family Together

Help Free Leo: Keep Our Family Together

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Adriana Lopez

Fundraising forAdriana Lopez
Adriana Lopez

Adriana Lopez

Austin, Texas

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On July 23, our beloved father and proud Welo, Leobardo, was taken into ICE custody after being stopped while buying a bag of ice at a gas station.

For a little more than 40 years, Leobardo has called the United States home. He is a devoted father of four, a loving grandfather, and one of the hardest-working people we know. He has spent decades working tirelessly, rarely taking a day off, all to provide a better life for his children. He has no criminal record and has always tried to do the right thing by everyone he’s worked for and lived alongside.

At the time of his detention, he also had a pending immigration case. For years, we patiently waited for progress on the case. Under this administration, however, it’s remained at a standstill. We continued to hope that another legal pathway would become available, but unfortunately, that never happened.

After meeting with several attorneys, we finally found one who believes there are legal grounds to challenge what happened.

This legal process gives our family hope, but it also comes with significant legal expenses. Honestly, this is hope without guarantee, but we have to try our best to bring our father home—so we’re asking for your help. Every donation, no matter the amount, is appreciated as an offset to the mounting costs of fighting to keep our family together.

If you are unable to donate, sharing our story with others is another meaningful way to support us.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

En Español:

El 23 de julio, nuestro querido padre y orgulloso abuelo, Leobardo, fue detenido por ICE tras ser interceptado mientras compraba una bolsa de hielo en una gasolinera.

Leobardo ha considerado a Estados Unidos su hogar durante más de 35 años. Es un padre dedicado de cuatro hijos, un abuelo amoroso y una de las personas más trabajadoras que conocemos. Ha pasado décadas trabajando incansablemente, casi sin tomarse días libres, todo para brindar una vida mejor a sus hijos. No tiene antecedentes penales y siempre ha procurado actuar correctamente con todas las personas para las que ha trabajado y con quienes ha convivido.

Al momento de su detención, tenía un caso de inmigración pendiente. Durante años, esperamos pacientemente avances en el caso; sin embargo, bajo esta administración, el proceso se ha estancado. Seguíamos albergando la esperanza de que surgiera otra vía legal, pero lamentablemente eso nunca sucedió.

Tras consultar con varios abogados, finalmente encontramos a uno que considera que existen fundamentos legales para impugnar lo sucedido.

Este proceso legal nos da esperanzas, pero también conlleva gastos legales considerables. Sinceramente, es una esperanza sin garantías, pero debemos hacer todo lo posible por traer a nuestro padre a casa; por eso pedimos su ayuda. Agradecemos cualquier donación, sin importar la cantidad, ya que nos ayuda a cubrir los crecientes costos de luchar para mantener unida a nuestra familia.

Si no puede realizar una donación, compartir nuestra historia con otras personas es otra forma valiosa de apoyarnos.

Desde lo más profundo de nuestro corazón, les agradecemos su amabilidad, generosidad y oraciones durante este momento tan difícil.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

July 25, 2026
Adriana Lopez
Adriana Lopez

As of July 25, our father was able to make one phone call to us. Unfortunately, the call was limited to just five minutes, so we were only able to confirm that he is receiving the medication he needs and update him on our progress in securing an attorney.

We expect this to be a long process. During this time, we will continue to face ongoing expenses, including commissary costs and legal fees, as we fight for him. Every contribution will continue to go directly toward supporting our father's case.

We cannot express how grateful we are for the love, support, and generosity you have shown our family. Your kindness has meant more than words can say. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

-Leo's Family

Anonymous

Anonymous

$10 • Recent donation

Alison Hardy

Alison Hardy

$1,000 • Top donation

Deepesh Verma

Deepesh Verma

$50 • First donation

Organizer

Adriana Lopez

Adriana Lopez is the organizer of this fundraiser

Help Free Leo: Keep Our Family Together
Adriana Lopez

Adriana Lopez

Austin, Texas

Fundraising for

Adriana Lopez

Fundraising forAdriana Lopez
Donation protected
👍 0% fee

On July 23, our beloved father and proud Welo, Leobardo, was taken into ICE custody after being stopped while buying a bag of ice at a gas station.

For a little more than 40 years, Leobardo has called the United States home. He is a devoted father of four, a loving grandfather, and one of the hardest-working people we know. He has spent decades working tirelessly, rarely taking a day off, all to provide a better life for his children. He has no criminal record and has always tried to do the right thing by everyone he’s worked for and lived alongside.

At the time of his detention, he also had a pending immigration case. For years, we patiently waited for progress on the case. Under this administration, however, it’s remained at a standstill. We continued to hope that another legal pathway would become available, but unfortunately, that never happened.

After meeting with several attorneys, we finally found one who believes there are legal grounds to challenge what happened.

This legal process gives our family hope, but it also comes with significant legal expenses. Honestly, this is hope without guarantee, but we have to try our best to bring our father home—so we’re asking for your help. Every donation, no matter the amount, is appreciated as an offset to the mounting costs of fighting to keep our family together.

If you are unable to donate, sharing our story with others is another meaningful way to support us.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

En Español:

El 23 de julio, nuestro querido padre y orgulloso abuelo, Leobardo, fue detenido por ICE tras ser interceptado mientras compraba una bolsa de hielo en una gasolinera.

Leobardo ha considerado a Estados Unidos su hogar durante más de 35 años. Es un padre dedicado de cuatro hijos, un abuelo amoroso y una de las personas más trabajadoras que conocemos. Ha pasado décadas trabajando incansablemente, casi sin tomarse días libres, todo para brindar una vida mejor a sus hijos. No tiene antecedentes penales y siempre ha procurado actuar correctamente con todas las personas para las que ha trabajado y con quienes ha convivido.

Al momento de su detención, tenía un caso de inmigración pendiente. Durante años, esperamos pacientemente avances en el caso; sin embargo, bajo esta administración, el proceso se ha estancado. Seguíamos albergando la esperanza de que surgiera otra vía legal, pero lamentablemente eso nunca sucedió.

Tras consultar con varios abogados, finalmente encontramos a uno que considera que existen fundamentos legales para impugnar lo sucedido.

Este proceso legal nos da esperanzas, pero también conlleva gastos legales considerables. Sinceramente, es una esperanza sin garantías, pero debemos hacer todo lo posible por traer a nuestro padre a casa; por eso pedimos su ayuda. Agradecemos cualquier donación, sin importar la cantidad, ya que nos ayuda a cubrir los crecientes costos de luchar para mantener unida a nuestra familia.

Si no puede realizar una donación, compartir nuestra historia con otras personas es otra forma valiosa de apoyarnos.

Desde lo más profundo de nuestro corazón, les agradecemos su amabilidad, generosidad y oraciones durante este momento tan difícil.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

July 25, 2026
Adriana Lopez
Adriana Lopez

As of July 25, our father was able to make one phone call to us. Unfortunately, the call was limited to just five minutes, so we were only able to confirm that he is receiving the medication he needs and update him on our progress in securing an attorney.

We expect this to be a long process. During this time, we will continue to face ongoing expenses, including commissary costs and legal fees, as we fight for him. Every contribution will continue to go directly toward supporting our father's case.

We cannot express how grateful we are for the love, support, and generosity you have shown our family. Your kindness has meant more than words can say. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

-Leo's Family

Organizer

Adriana Lopez

Adriana Lopez is the organizer of this fundraiser

$18,618of $21,000 goal
294Donors
61Comments
26Share ArrowShares
Anonymous

Anonymous

$10 • Recent donation

Alison Hardy

Alison Hardy

$1,000 • Top donation

Deepesh Verma

Deepesh Verma

$50 • First donation

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