Venezuelan Man to Be Released from ICE Custody for Life-Saving Kidney Donation

José Gregorio González's temporary release will allow him to donate a kidney to his brother, José Alfredo Pacheco, who is battling end-stage kidney failure.

José Gregorio González, detained by ICE on March 3, 2025, is set to be temporarily released under humanitarian parole to donate a kidney to his brother.
His brother, José Alfredo Pacheco, suffers from end-stage kidney failure and relies on dialysis while awaiting a life-saving transplant.
Advocacy efforts, including petitions, vigils, and legal appeals by The Resurrection Project, were instrumental in securing González's release.
The brothers will resume compatibility testing for the transplant, with the option to participate in a paired kidney exchange if necessary.
González's release is conditional, and ICE retains the authority to detain him again after the donation is completed.