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Maru Kitteh

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24. The reason why it matters so much

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 11:53 AM

19 hrs ago

Anyone who’s ever really known a five year old, you know how very deeply bonded they become to various objects and if those objects go missing the despair they feel is both genuine and intense. The stupid cruelty of taking these objects away from him was also genuine and intense.

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Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack. [View all] demmiblue 20 hrs ago OP

So very nice. Thank you, Joaquin and Jasmine--two of the best in Congress! hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #1

This is such good news... Spazito 20 hrs ago #2

Great news!! Maybe, just maybe our pressure is working. bluestarone 20 hrs ago #3

We cannot stop. bdamomma 20 hrs ago #8

Thank God, bdamomma 20 hrs ago #4

Did ICE pay for their flight back to Minneapolis? Emile 20 hrs ago #5

AI doesn't know. I know there was a Go--Fund-Me womanofthehills 20 hrs ago #13

We had pink pussy hats. murielm99 20 hrs ago #6

Protesters with Blue Bunny Hats, great idea! Emile 20 hrs ago #15

Someone who crochets can make them murielm99 20 hrs ago #16

It really is a great idea, and would send a powerful Emile 20 hrs ago #17

I am going to bring it up at my activist group Monday. murielm99 20 hrs ago #18

This hat is already out there on Etsy. murielm99 15 hrs ago #46

That is an inspired idea, Muriel!!! choie 19 hrs ago #31

I'd buy and wear one. flashman13 19 hrs ago #40

I wonder when SOMEONE is kacekwl 20 hrs ago #7

With this bdamomma 20 hrs ago #10

when America decides it is something they want to vote for Takket 20 hrs ago #22

Crying a bit here. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #9

BTW, that artwork is fire... I had to look it up! demmiblue 20 hrs ago #11

That painting is fantastic! Sequoia 18 hrs ago #42

What an inspiring letter. Thank you, representative Castro. question everything 20 hrs ago #12

one down, thousands to go WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #14

Yes! This is proof it can be done now let's make em reunite all the families they tore apart..they have the budget Deuxcents 20 hrs ago #19

A small but important victory in the dark times of fascism Takket 20 hrs ago #20

Thanks all malaise 20 hrs ago #21

Absolutely, malaise! calimary 12 hrs ago #48

Liam looks like he's seen some shit. Efilroft Sul 20 hrs ago #23

Yes his eyes show profound sadness Lifeafter70 19 hrs ago #36

His little fists holding those Pom Pom's Iris 8 hrs ago #53

The reason why it matters so much Maru Kitteh 19 hrs ago #24

His brain (and consequently his heart and character) is in... littlemissmartypants 19 hrs ago #33

Probably the most rewarding Congressional action Rep. Castro has ever taken Wild blueberry 19 hrs ago #25

Thanks to all who helped make this happen. democrank 19 hrs ago #26

Wow. That made me cry. Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #27

Kick orangecrush 19 hrs ago #28

He's going to need a lot of healing. choie 19 hrs ago #29

Getting back home to parents, family and familiar surroundings FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #39

Joaquin was my rep for many, many years. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #30

So happy for their little family!! Very Grateful for justice & love. ⚖️❤️⚖️ littlemissmartypants 19 hrs ago #32

Such great news! highplainsdem 19 hrs ago #34

Thank goodness--all those who have presented relentless pressure. pandr32 19 hrs ago #35

Anyone with minor children should be immune from deportation period MichMan 19 hrs ago #37

One wonders about the trauma, the PTSD, and now a second generation niyad 19 hrs ago #38

This is the face of MS-13! BidenRocks 18 hrs ago #41

Look at that sweet little face. calimary 12 hrs ago #49

No, it's not just you. stage left 7 hrs ago #54

Who's going to pay for all Faux pas 18 hrs ago #43

That's very good news wendyb-NC 18 hrs ago #44

I was worried about the hat and the backpack catrose 16 hrs ago #45

Meanwhile they hold two more children from his school Historic NY 13 hrs ago #47

Who is the photographer or citizen who took that iconic image? IcyPeas 11 hrs ago #50

I want a blue bunny hat! SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #51

Thank heavens! I'm so relieved. Laffy Kat 11 hrs ago #52

Bunny hats are sold out!!! usonian 7 hrs ago #55