Pablo is a 33-year-old deaf and nonverbal farmworker originally from Oaxaca whose story was brought to light by the Ventura-based nonprofit Friends of Fieldworkers. He was detained during a massive immigration raid near Camarillo on July 10, 2025, and deported to Mexico without access to legal representation.

Because Pablo only communicates through emojis and a localized sign language developed by his family, advocates and attorneys have raised serious due process concerns over his deportation.

Friends of Fieldworkers is actively working to support him. You can get involved or donate to his cause using the following resources: