Im so glad to hear Andry survived!
Bulwark confirms that Andry José Hernández Romero, the gay stylist deported to CECOT, survived and is back in Venezuela.
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July 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Im so glad to hear Andry survived!
Get ‘em, Andry
I'm guessing this isn't the first, nor the last, time this administration is sued for its unconstitutional due process violations...
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Gay asylum seeker files claim for damages over Trump deportations to CECOT torture prison
Andry Hernández Romero and five other Venezuelan men accuse the Department of Homeland Secuirity of unlawfully deporting them to El Salvador’s CECOT prison.
www.advocate.com
March 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Get ‘em, Andry
Bulwark confirms that Andry José Hernández Romero, the gay stylist deported to CECOT, survived and is back in Venezuela.
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LIVE NOW: EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM: Andry Released To Venezuela From El Salvador
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July 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Bulwark confirms that Andry José Hernández Romero, the gay stylist deported to CECOT, survived and is back in Venezuela.
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Andry Romero has been wrongfully imprisoned in El Salvador for months after being deported with no due process. Free Andry Now.
July 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Andry Romero has been wrongfully imprisoned in El Salvador for months after being deported with no due process. Free Andry Now.
Holy majoly. This should have huge implications for the CECOT class, including Andry!
BREAKING: Documents filed in court today assert that officials from El Salvador told the United Nations that it "facilitated the use of the Salvadoran prison infrastructure" by the U.S. but that "the jurisdiction and legal responsibility for these persons lie exclusively with the" U.S.
July 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Holy majoly. This should have huge implications for the CECOT class, including Andry!
Andry is freed from CECOT!
July 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Andry is freed from CECOT!
“It fills me with so much peace, so much comfort, so much tranquility that I was never alone, from day one. There were many people who worried for me.”
—Andry José Hernandez Romero
—Andry José Hernandez Romero
July 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
“It fills me with so much peace, so much comfort, so much tranquility that I was never alone, from day one. There were many people who worried for me.”
—Andry José Hernandez Romero
—Andry José Hernandez Romero
I won’t stop fighting until Andry Romero is released.
April 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I won’t stop fighting until Andry Romero is released.
Ghoulish. She won't even agree to help a worried mother know whether her son is even alive.
Andry has been imprisoned without trial for 60 days, held incommunicado by the Salvadoran government as part of a deal where we handed Bukele a metaphorical briefcase of cash to detain hundreds of people!
Andry has been imprisoned without trial for 60 days, held incommunicado by the Salvadoran government as part of a deal where we handed Bukele a metaphorical briefcase of cash to detain hundreds of people!
May 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Ghoulish. She won't even agree to help a worried mother know whether her son is even alive.
Andry has been imprisoned without trial for 60 days, held incommunicado by the Salvadoran government as part of a deal where we handed Bukele a metaphorical briefcase of cash to detain hundreds of people!
Andry has been imprisoned without trial for 60 days, held incommunicado by the Salvadoran government as part of a deal where we handed Bukele a metaphorical briefcase of cash to detain hundreds of people!
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
April 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
"By nationality, I'm Venezuelan," Andry Hernandez Romero told me. "But in my heart, I'm American."
He is the gay makeup artist Trump sent to the CECOT torture prison in El Salvador.
Andry is in Spain now, rebuilding his life and haunted by his experience.
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He is the gay makeup artist Trump sent to the CECOT torture prison in El Salvador.
Andry is in Spain now, rebuilding his life and haunted by his experience.
www.advocate.com/news/andry-h...
Gay CECOT survivor rebuilds his life in Spain while speaking up for voiceless immigrants in America
The Venezuelan makeup artist who became the face of a controversial deportation case discusses life after release, lingering trauma, and the men whose stories he believes the world has forgotten.
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June 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
"By nationality, I'm Venezuelan," Andry Hernandez Romero told me. "But in my heart, I'm American."
He is the gay makeup artist Trump sent to the CECOT torture prison in El Salvador.
Andry is in Spain now, rebuilding his life and haunted by his experience.
www.advocate.com/news/andry-h...
He is the gay makeup artist Trump sent to the CECOT torture prison in El Salvador.
Andry is in Spain now, rebuilding his life and haunted by his experience.
www.advocate.com/news/andry-h...
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
June 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
Andry José Hernandez Romero, I hope you have space to heal & I hope you find your way home. We did not forget you & we will not forget you.
July 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Andry José Hernandez Romero, I hope you have space to heal & I hope you find your way home. We did not forget you & we will not forget you.
…his opposition to Venezuela’s authoritarian government. So Andry came to America — seeking asylum.
Andry was detained after crossing the border at a legal point of entry.
Originally, U.S. officials determined that Andry demonstrated a “credible fear” of persecution in his home…
Andry was detained after crossing the border at a legal point of entry.
Originally, U.S. officials determined that Andry demonstrated a “credible fear” of persecution in his home…
April 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
…his opposition to Venezuela’s authoritarian government. So Andry came to America — seeking asylum.
Andry was detained after crossing the border at a legal point of entry.
Originally, U.S. officials determined that Andry demonstrated a “credible fear” of persecution in his home…
Andry was detained after crossing the border at a legal point of entry.
Originally, U.S. officials determined that Andry demonstrated a “credible fear” of persecution in his home…
…Venezuelan families celebrate the Epiphany, held annually in his hometown of Capacho.
Andry performed as an actor at the festival, worked as a costume designer, and served as a makeup stylist.
Trump ordered that Andry — along with nearly 300 others — be abducted and deported. Flown far..
Andry performed as an actor at the festival, worked as a costume designer, and served as a makeup stylist.
Trump ordered that Andry — along with nearly 300 others — be abducted and deported. Flown far..
April 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
…Venezuelan families celebrate the Epiphany, held annually in his hometown of Capacho.
Andry performed as an actor at the festival, worked as a costume designer, and served as a makeup stylist.
Trump ordered that Andry — along with nearly 300 others — be abducted and deported. Flown far..
Andry performed as an actor at the festival, worked as a costume designer, and served as a makeup stylist.
Trump ordered that Andry — along with nearly 300 others — be abducted and deported. Flown far..
We won't shy away from showing the horrors of CECOT.
Watch @timmiller.bsky.social's conversation with Andry on the abuse he faced there: lnk.thebulwark.com/3Y3Y9xI
Watch @timmiller.bsky.social's conversation with Andry on the abuse he faced there: lnk.thebulwark.com/3Y3Y9xI
December 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We won't shy away from showing the horrors of CECOT.
Watch @timmiller.bsky.social's conversation with Andry on the abuse he faced there: lnk.thebulwark.com/3Y3Y9xI
Watch @timmiller.bsky.social's conversation with Andry on the abuse he faced there: lnk.thebulwark.com/3Y3Y9xI
Andry Hernandez Romero, the Venezuelan makeup artist sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, claimed asylum in the US because he was persecuted as a gay man.
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
April 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Andry Hernandez Romero, the Venezuelan makeup artist sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, claimed asylum in the US because he was persecuted as a gay man.
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
His name is Andry Hernandez Romero. He is a young professional from Venezuela. He is a makeup artist. He is a gay man.
Andry was a target for abuse in his homeland of Venezuela. He was viciously humiliated daily — the victim of discrimination for his sexuality. He was also being persecuted for…
Andry was a target for abuse in his homeland of Venezuela. He was viciously humiliated daily — the victim of discrimination for his sexuality. He was also being persecuted for…
April 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
His name is Andry Hernandez Romero. He is a young professional from Venezuela. He is a makeup artist. He is a gay man.
Andry was a target for abuse in his homeland of Venezuela. He was viciously humiliated daily — the victim of discrimination for his sexuality. He was also being persecuted for…
Andry was a target for abuse in his homeland of Venezuela. He was viciously humiliated daily — the victim of discrimination for his sexuality. He was also being persecuted for…
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 111 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo or video of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 111 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo or video of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
July 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 111 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo or video of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 111 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo or video of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
It’s been 27 days since ICE sent Andry (the make-up artist with “mom” & “dad” tattoos that ICE claimed were TdA tattoos) to be imprisoned in El Salvador.
Thank you @repyassansari.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social, @robertgarcia.bsky.social, and @repdexteror.bsky.social for not forgetting him.
Thank you @repyassansari.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social, @robertgarcia.bsky.social, and @repdexteror.bsky.social for not forgetting him.
April 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It’s been 27 days since ICE sent Andry (the make-up artist with “mom” & “dad” tattoos that ICE claimed were TdA tattoos) to be imprisoned in El Salvador.
Thank you @repyassansari.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social, @robertgarcia.bsky.social, and @repdexteror.bsky.social for not forgetting him.
Thank you @repyassansari.bsky.social, @maxwellfrost.bsky.social, @robertgarcia.bsky.social, and @repdexteror.bsky.social for not forgetting him.
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 64 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 64 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
May 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 64 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 64 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
Absolutely horrific. Gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero describes horrific sexual & physical abuse at CECOT in El Salvador
Gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero describes horrific sexual & physical abuse at CECOT in El Salvador
He called it "an encounter with torture and death."
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July 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Absolutely horrific. Gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero describes horrific sexual & physical abuse at CECOT in El Salvador
I spoke with Andry Romero.
July 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I spoke with Andry Romero.
Andry cried for his mother as guards shaved his head.
Andry is not a threat. He’s a gay artist seeking his American Dream.
This is cruelty disguised as policy.
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
Andry is not a threat. He’s a gay artist seeking his American Dream.
This is cruelty disguised as policy.
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
June 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Andry cried for his mother as guards shaved his head.
Andry is not a threat. He’s a gay artist seeking his American Dream.
This is cruelty disguised as policy.
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
Andry is not a threat. He’s a gay artist seeking his American Dream.
This is cruelty disguised as policy.
#DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump
I wish Andry safety. I wish Andry peace. I wish Andry justice. www.advocate.com/news/andry-h... #FreeAndry
BREAKING: Andry Hernández Romero, gay asylum seeker disappeared by Trump, part of prisoner swap
The gay makeup artist is headed back to Venezuela instead of the U.S., however.
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July 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I wish Andry safety. I wish Andry peace. I wish Andry justice. www.advocate.com/news/andry-h... #FreeAndry