Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a Colombian immigrant and rising TikTok influencer, has become the center of a firestorm after her sudden arrest by ICE agents.
Known for fearlessly documenting and exposing immigration raids on her platform, Leidy gained thousands of followers who praised her bravery and honesty. But now, the very agency she shed light on has taken her into custody — and her supporters are calling it retaliation.
Clips of her last TikTok before the arrest are circulating online, fueling speculation that she was deliberately targeted for speaking out. Advocates say her detention underscores the harsh and dehumanizing tactics ICE continues to use against immigrant communities.
Her supporters have flooded social media with the hashtag #FreeLeidy, demanding compassion, justice, and reform. Many argue that if someone like Leidy, who used her voice to raise awareness, can be silenced, then no immigrant is safe from intimidation.
For thousands of immigrants and allies, Leidy’s case is more than just one arrest — it’s a powerful reminder of the urgent need to confront America’s broken immigration system.
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