When ICE agents descended upon 19-year-old Merwil Guttiérez in New York City, they realized he was not the intended target of their operation — but they arrested the boy anyway.
Merwil was, in fact, in the United States legally — from Venezuela, seeking asylum.
Merwil’s father, Wilmer Guttiérez,…
Merwil was, in fact, in the United States legally — from Venezuela, seeking asylum.
Merwil’s father, Wilmer Guttiérez,…
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
When ICE agents descended upon 19-year-old Merwil Guttiérez in New York City, they realized he was not the intended target of their operation — but they arrested the boy anyway.
Merwil was, in fact, in the United States legally — from Venezuela, seeking asylum.
Merwil’s father, Wilmer Guttiérez,…
Merwil was, in fact, in the United States legally — from Venezuela, seeking asylum.
Merwil’s father, Wilmer Guttiérez,…
April 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"They were apparently looking for another person and they grabbed my son."
Wilmer Gutiérrez recounts how his 19-year-old son Merwil was snatched by U.S. agents outside his New York home in February before being sent to the brutal CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador. Merwil had an open asylum case.
Wilmer Gutiérrez recounts how his 19-year-old son Merwil was snatched by U.S. agents outside his New York home in February before being sent to the brutal CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador. Merwil had an open asylum case.
May 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"They were apparently looking for another person and they grabbed my son."
Wilmer Gutiérrez recounts how his 19-year-old son Merwil was snatched by U.S. agents outside his New York home in February before being sent to the brutal CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador. Merwil had an open asylum case.
Wilmer Gutiérrez recounts how his 19-year-old son Merwil was snatched by U.S. agents outside his New York home in February before being sent to the brutal CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador. Merwil had an open asylum case.
“ICE Agents Realize They Arrested Wrong Teen, Say 'Take Him Anyway'” The “young man, Merwil Gutiérrez, was later deported to El Salvador's notorious super prison...” 4/15/25 www.newsweek.com/merwil-gutie...
ICE agents realize they arrested wrong teen, say 'take him anyway'
Merwil Gutiérrez, was deported to El Salvador's notorious super prison, despite his family's insistence that he has no gang ties or criminal history.
www.newsweek.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“ICE Agents Realize They Arrested Wrong Teen, Say 'Take Him Anyway'” The “young man, Merwil Gutiérrez, was later deported to El Salvador's notorious super prison...” 4/15/25 www.newsweek.com/merwil-gutie...
Please ask about Merwil Gutiérrez as well. bsky.app/profile/nkal...
One of hundreds of people abducted by ICE and sold to slavery in El Salvador was a 19 year old with no criminal record in the US or Venezuela and no tattoos of any kind.
An ICE kidnapper who grabbed him outside his house said, "He's not the one."
The other said, "Take him anyway."
So they did.
An ICE kidnapper who grabbed him outside his house said, "He's not the one."
The other said, "Take him anyway."
So they did.
April 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Please ask about Merwil Gutiérrez as well. bsky.app/profile/nkal...
Another story that must be told:
An ICE agent grabbed Merwil Gutiérrez. One of his fellow agents said, “No, he’s not the one.”
Merwil Gutiérrez is a 19-year-old asylum applicant who lives in the Bronx. He was the “wrong one.” ICE wasn’t there looking for him.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
An ICE agent grabbed Merwil Gutiérrez. One of his fellow agents said, “No, he’s not the one.”
Merwil Gutiérrez is a 19-year-old asylum applicant who lives in the Bronx. He was the “wrong one.” ICE wasn’t there looking for him.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Another story that must be told:
An ICE agent grabbed Merwil Gutiérrez. One of his fellow agents said, “No, he’s not the one.”
Merwil Gutiérrez is a 19-year-old asylum applicant who lives in the Bronx. He was the “wrong one.” ICE wasn’t there looking for him.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
An ICE agent grabbed Merwil Gutiérrez. One of his fellow agents said, “No, he’s not the one.”
Merwil Gutiérrez is a 19-year-old asylum applicant who lives in the Bronx. He was the “wrong one.” ICE wasn’t there looking for him.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
…"not even a tattoo.” As has been reported, authorities have been using tattoos to profile alleged gang members.
ICE agents literally abducted Merwil Gutiérrez. Days later, the teenager was illegally deported to El Salvador — and incarcerated at the country’s most notorious prison,…
ICE agents literally abducted Merwil Gutiérrez. Days later, the teenager was illegally deported to El Salvador — and incarcerated at the country’s most notorious prison,…
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
…"not even a tattoo.” As has been reported, authorities have been using tattoos to profile alleged gang members.
ICE agents literally abducted Merwil Gutiérrez. Days later, the teenager was illegally deported to El Salvador — and incarcerated at the country’s most notorious prison,…
ICE agents literally abducted Merwil Gutiérrez. Days later, the teenager was illegally deported to El Salvador — and incarcerated at the country’s most notorious prison,…
ICE has just sent an innocent 19-year old young man named Merwil Gutiérrez to El Salvador to die in the same concentration camp.
He wasn’t even their target, and they kidnapped him anyway.
Jesus Christ, people.
Wake up.
He wasn’t even their target, and they kidnapped him anyway.
Jesus Christ, people.
Wake up.
April 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
ICE has just sent an innocent 19-year old young man named Merwil Gutiérrez to El Salvador to die in the same concentration camp.
He wasn’t even their target, and they kidnapped him anyway.
Jesus Christ, people.
Wake up.
He wasn’t even their target, and they kidnapped him anyway.
Jesus Christ, people.
Wake up.
19-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez was deported to El Salvador's notorious super prison, despite his family's insistence that he has no gang ties or criminal history.
Full details: www.newsweek.com/merwil-gutie...
Full details: www.newsweek.com/merwil-gutie...
April 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
19-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez was deported to El Salvador's notorious super prison, despite his family's insistence that he has no gang ties or criminal history.
Full details: www.newsweek.com/merwil-gutie...
Full details: www.newsweek.com/merwil-gutie...
And Merwil Gutierrez. And 200 other innocents, disappeared for life by this administration.
April 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
And Merwil Gutierrez. And 200 other innocents, disappeared for life by this administration.
"Be strong."
Wilmer Gutiérrez sends a message to his son Merwil, held in El Salvador's CECOT prison without due process after being sent there by the Trump administration along with hundreds of other immigrants.
Wilmer Gutiérrez sends a message to his son Merwil, held in El Salvador's CECOT prison without due process after being sent there by the Trump administration along with hundreds of other immigrants.
May 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Be strong."
Wilmer Gutiérrez sends a message to his son Merwil, held in El Salvador's CECOT prison without due process after being sent there by the Trump administration along with hundreds of other immigrants.
Wilmer Gutiérrez sends a message to his son Merwil, held in El Salvador's CECOT prison without due process after being sent there by the Trump administration along with hundreds of other immigrants.
When ICE agents stopped Merwil Gutiérrez outside his apartment building in the Bronx on February 24, they immediately realized that Merwil was not their intended target.
One said, "He’s not the one."
The other said, "Take him anyway." unprecedented.ghost.io/archive/hein...
One said, "He’s not the one."
The other said, "Take him anyway." unprecedented.ghost.io/archive/hein...
Heinous Crimes
They sent an innocent teenager to rot in El Salvador
unprecedented.ghost.io
April 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
When ICE agents stopped Merwil Gutiérrez outside his apartment building in the Bronx on February 24, they immediately realized that Merwil was not their intended target.
One said, "He’s not the one."
The other said, "Take him anyway." unprecedented.ghost.io/archive/hein...
One said, "He’s not the one."
The other said, "Take him anyway." unprecedented.ghost.io/archive/hein...
Whether Kilmar Abrego García or Merwil Gutiérrez, ICE's attacks on due process are threats to all of our fundamental rights. See my joint statement with @aoc.bsky.social here:
espaillat.house.gov/media/press-...
espaillat.house.gov/media/press-...
April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Whether Kilmar Abrego García or Merwil Gutiérrez, ICE's attacks on due process are threats to all of our fundamental rights. See my joint statement with @aoc.bsky.social here:
espaillat.house.gov/media/press-...
espaillat.house.gov/media/press-...
The innocence of Abrego Garcia, Merwil Gutiérrez, and an estimated 90% of the people sent to El Salvador proves this was never about “criminals”.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
April 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The innocence of Abrego Garcia, Merwil Gutiérrez, and an estimated 90% of the people sent to El Salvador proves this was never about “criminals”.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
Also Merwil Gutierrez. He's just 19 and ICE knew he wasn't the person they were looking but kidnapped him anyway.
April 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Also Merwil Gutierrez. He's just 19 and ICE knew he wasn't the person they were looking but kidnapped him anyway.
no criminal record
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ice deports Venezuelan teen despite reportedly knowing he was not a target
Merwil Gutiérrez sent from New York to El Salvador prison although family says he has no criminal history or gang ties
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
no criminal record
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
An ICE agent grabbed Merwil Gutiérrez and one of his fellow agents said, “No, he’s not the one.” Merwil Gutiérrez is a 19-year-old asylum applicant who lives in the Bronx. He was the “wrong one.” ICE wasn’t there looking for him.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
April 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
An ICE agent grabbed Merwil Gutiérrez and one of his fellow agents said, “No, he’s not the one.” Merwil Gutiérrez is a 19-year-old asylum applicant who lives in the Bronx. He was the “wrong one.” ICE wasn’t there looking for him.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
“Take him anyway,” came the reply.
Precisely what’s happening.
Like the case of Merwil Gutierrez a few months ago.
Like the case of Merwil Gutierrez a few months ago.
July 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Precisely what’s happening.
Like the case of Merwil Gutierrez a few months ago.
Like the case of Merwil Gutierrez a few months ago.
We are sending people to the Salvadoran gulag for nothing at all.
documentedny.com/2025/04/14/i...
documentedny.com/2025/04/14/i...
ICE Took His Son From Their Bronx Home. Now His Son Is In Bukele's Mega-prison In El Salvador
Merwil Gutiérrez had no criminal record when ICE agents detained the 19-year-old outside his home. Now his father, Wilmer, is still searching for answers.
documentedny.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We are sending people to the Salvadoran gulag for nothing at all.
documentedny.com/2025/04/14/i...
documentedny.com/2025/04/14/i...
In case you were wondering, this is what pure evil looks like.
Bring Andry José Hernández Romero home.
Bring Kilmar Ábrego García home.
Bring Merwil Gutiérrez home.
Bring Andry José Hernández Romero home.
Bring Kilmar Ábrego García home.
Bring Merwil Gutiérrez home.
April 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In case you were wondering, this is what pure evil looks like.
Bring Andry José Hernández Romero home.
Bring Kilmar Ábrego García home.
Bring Merwil Gutiérrez home.
Bring Andry José Hernández Romero home.
Bring Kilmar Ábrego García home.
Bring Merwil Gutiérrez home.
ANOTHER ONE!
Donald Trump didn’t just deport Albrego Garcia to a foreign torture prison—he deported a Venezuelan teenager who wasn’t even the intended target.
His name is Merwil Gutiérrez. He wasn’t in a gang. He wasn’t a threat. And even Trump’s own administration admitted he wasn't the target.
Donald Trump didn’t just deport Albrego Garcia to a foreign torture prison—he deported a Venezuelan teenager who wasn’t even the intended target.
His name is Merwil Gutiérrez. He wasn’t in a gang. He wasn’t a threat. And even Trump’s own administration admitted he wasn't the target.
April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
ANOTHER ONE!
Donald Trump didn’t just deport Albrego Garcia to a foreign torture prison—he deported a Venezuelan teenager who wasn’t even the intended target.
His name is Merwil Gutiérrez. He wasn’t in a gang. He wasn’t a threat. And even Trump’s own administration admitted he wasn't the target.
Donald Trump didn’t just deport Albrego Garcia to a foreign torture prison—he deported a Venezuelan teenager who wasn’t even the intended target.
His name is Merwil Gutiérrez. He wasn’t in a gang. He wasn’t a threat. And even Trump’s own administration admitted he wasn't the target.
"Der Vater von Merwil Gutiérrez sagte, dass die ICE-Beamten wussten, dass sein Sohn nicht das Ziel war, ihn aber trotzdem verhafteten."
www.rollingstone.de/trump-deport...
www.rollingstone.de/trump-deport...
Trump deportiert Jugendlichen ohne Vorstrafen in El-Salvador-Gefängnis: Bericht
Der Vater von Merwil Gutiérrez sagte, dass die ICE-Beamten wussten, dass sein Sohn nicht das Ziel war, ihn aber trotzdem verhafteten.
www.rollingstone.de
April 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"Der Vater von Merwil Gutiérrez sagte, dass die ICE-Beamten wussten, dass sein Sohn nicht das Ziel war, ihn aber trotzdem verhafteten."
www.rollingstone.de/trump-deport...
www.rollingstone.de/trump-deport...
…dictator Trump must not be permitted to win with his sadistic thirst for punishing, banishing, and torturing “others.”
STOP the Trump regime. Demand due process for all the men abducted, illegally removed, and unjustly incarcerated. Kilmar, Andry, Merwil… ALL of these men.
STOP the Trump regime. Demand due process for all the men abducted, illegally removed, and unjustly incarcerated. Kilmar, Andry, Merwil… ALL of these men.
April 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
…dictator Trump must not be permitted to win with his sadistic thirst for punishing, banishing, and torturing “others.”
STOP the Trump regime. Demand due process for all the men abducted, illegally removed, and unjustly incarcerated. Kilmar, Andry, Merwil… ALL of these men.
STOP the Trump regime. Demand due process for all the men abducted, illegally removed, and unjustly incarcerated. Kilmar, Andry, Merwil… ALL of these men.
“Merwil was detained for hanging out with friends and was at the wrong place at the wrong time. ICE was not looking for him, nor is there any evidence whatsoever that Merwil was in any gang,” said Parra.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Admin Deports Teen With No Criminal Record to El Salvador Prison: Report
19-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez was arrested just steps from his home in the Bronx and deported to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.
www.rollingstone.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
“Merwil was detained for hanging out with friends and was at the wrong place at the wrong time. ICE was not looking for him, nor is there any evidence whatsoever that Merwil was in any gang,” said Parra.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...