SDS UW Milwaukee Solidarity Statement for Alejandro Orellana

You can find the statement linked here as well.

On June 12, 2025, the FBI raided the home of Alejandro "Alex" Orellana in Los Angeles and arrested him on bogus charges.  Alex is a leading member of Centro CSO, a Chicano-led organization that opposes deportations and defends immigrant rights.  He is being charged with "conspiracy to commit civil disorder" because of his participation in protests against ICE in LA.

These charges are politically motivated and could carry a sentence of up to 5 years in prison.  Alex was released on bail, but the FBI refuses to drop the charges.  His preliminary hearing and court appearance is today, June 27, and we are calling on all supporters to mobilize for him and to call the US Attorney's office demanding the charges be dropped.

Any organizations who support him should speak out and issue public statements of support.  Alejandro is innocent!  He is a courageous organizer and a role model for his community and our shared movement.  His arrest by the FBI and the charges they brought against him are blatant political repression -- no ifs, ands, or buts!  The resistance of the immigrants and Chicano and Latino community across Southern California, and the immigrant rights movement across all of the US is showing us the way.

Our movement's growing power has become a real threat to the Trump administration and the far right.  Their retaliation is evidence of their fear.  SDS stands with Alejandro Orellana and demands the FBI immediately drop all charges!

Join SDS today to stand in solidarity with Alejandro at the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression's Press Conference at 4pm at 517 E. Wisconsin!