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  Teenage Brothers Released from ICE Custody After Community Rallies Behind Them

Teenage brothers in Mississippi released from ICE Custody nine days after arrestIn a heartwarming display of community solidarity, two teenage brothers from the Republic of Congo living in Mississippi have been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being arrested while waiting for their school bus. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for reform within the immigration system.

A Shocking Arrest
On April 21, Israel Makoka, 18, and Max Makoka, 15, were detained by ICE authorities in Diamondhead, Mississippi. The brothers, who had been living in the United States on F-1 student visas, were waiting for their school bus when they were surrounded by 10 unmarked cars and zip-tied before being taken to separate detention centers in Louisiana and Texas.

A Broken System
According to their legal guardians, Gail Baptiste and Cliff Baptiste, the brothers had not been notified about any issues with their visas. 'We should have got a notice. A phone call. The school should have got a notice. A phone call,' Cliff Baptiste told WLOX News. 'Now that's a broken system right there. They didn't follow their own protocol.'

Community Rallies Behind the Brothers
The local community quickly rallied behind Israel and Max, with fellow students at Hancock High School honoring them in a ceremony and a change.org petition demanding their release gaining over 3,000 signatures. Mississippi politicians also got involved, with Republican Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker pushing for the brothers' release.

A New Beginning
The brothers will now reapply for their F-1 visas and pay the school district the cost of their public education. Their legal guardians will also take them to Louisiana for their eventual immigration hearings. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for reform within the immigration system, which continues to prioritize mass deportations over community engagement and understanding.

The release of Israel and Max Makoka from ICE custody is a testament to the power of community solidarity and the importance of advocating for those in need. As we move forward, it is essential that we continue to push for reform within the immigration system, prioritizing compassion and understanding over mass deportations.

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