January 19, 2025
This morning our hearts skipped a beat upon hearing the incredible news that Ravi was granted a presidential pardon! We are beyond grateful for this news to come just 24 hours before Trump begins to enact his plans of further supercharging mass deportation. This moment would not have been possible without first and foremost, Ravi and his leadership – his organizing, dedication, persistence and ability to feel hope amidst a backdrop of unrelenting threats – not only for himself but for the communities he has fought for tirelessly. Ravi’s voice, speaking truth to power and shining light on the unfair impact of our immigration laws and the double punishment faced by so many immigrants impacted by the criminal-legal and immigration systems, has strengthened a movement and inspired us all.
Today, we ground ourselves in gratitude for Ravi’s loved ones, his defense committee, and those who have responded to the calls for action – locally in New York and across the country – with love, support and action that grew louder and stronger as the days passed.