OFFICIAL DAILY ACTION FOR Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Fernando Rocha, theater manager at Juanita High School, was kidnapped by ICE last week. Mr. Rocha is a legal immigrant going through the legal asylum process and has followed the steps correctly. The Local International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) 15 business agent is in contact with Nando’s direct family. IATSE 15 is also running a GoFundMe for his family.
Please take any or all of the following actions:
If you live in her district please contact U.S. Representative Suzan Delbene, the school he works in is in her district. If you know anyone who lives in her district please share the action with them.
Phone: (425) 485-0085
Email: https://delbene.house.gov/contact/
District map: https://www.congress.gov/member/district/suzan-delbene/D000617
Sample Script:
“My name is [name], and I’m [calling] from [city, zip]. I am asking Representative Delbene to fight for Fernando Rocha, the legal immigrant kidnapped by ICE last week. Mr. Rocha has done everything correctly to seek asylum. He is known and loved in his community, and his detention has a big community impact. Please do everything possible to expedite Mr. Rocha’s release.”
Follow:
Free Fernando Now! Campaign Involvement Interest Form
bit.ly/3TYjWEV
Donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-fernando-home-a-beloved-union-brother-detained
The GoFundMe raises money for his legal representation, unexpected expenses, bail or bond costs (if applicable), any Excess funds will be donated to local immigrant rights organizations.
Background:
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/juanita-high-school-theater-manager-detained-by-ice/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqsEYlhdAm/
https://www.facebook.com/USA829.IATSE/posts/iatse-local-15-brother-fernando-rocha-has-been-detained-by-ice-in-the-seattle-ar/1164931069002746/
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