Lawrence Community Supports Restaurant Owner Facing Deportation
Lawrence community rallies around popular restaurant owner detained by ICE
Kansas City Star
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Victor Roman, owner of Los Guapos Latin Food in Lawrence, Kansas, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and faces deportation to Guatemala. The community has rallied around him, raising over $11,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to support his family during this challenging time.
- 01Victor Roman, a popular restaurant owner, was detained by ICE in late April.
- 02The Lawrence community has raised over $11,000 to support Roman's family.
- 03Community members are submitting character letters to the immigration judge on Roman's behalf.
- 04Roman's partner, Lourdes Perez Rojo, is managing their restaurants while caring for their children.
- 05Local residents emphasize the importance of Roman to the community and oppose the immigration policies leading to his detention.
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Victor Roman, the owner of Los Guapos Latin Food in Lawrence, Kansas, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in late April, facing deportation to Guatemala. This has sparked significant community support, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $11,000 in just four days to assist his family during this crisis. Roman, who opened the restaurant in September 2024 with his partner, Lourdes Perez Rojo, is described as a generous and warm individual who has made a positive impact on the community. Community members, including Erin Spiridigliozzi, have written character letters to the immigration judge, highlighting Roman's contributions and character. The quick response to the fundraiser reflects the community's values and their commitment to supporting hard-working individuals, regardless of their immigration status. As Roman awaits his fate, the community continues to rally around him, emphasizing the need for compassionate immigration policies.
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The community's support for Victor Roman signifies a strong commitment to local businesses and highlights the emotional and economic implications of deportation on families and communities.
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