OregonLive | The Oregonian
January 27, 2025
Augustana Lutheran Church showed its support of the immigrant community during the 30th annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., where Francisco was a keynote speaker. This event kicked off Augustana’s 2025 efforts in support of the immigrant community – and in support of Francisco!
LET FRANCISCO STAY!
KBOO Community Radio, Portland, Oregon
November 10, 2025
In this episode of Locus Focus, Francisco talks with Barbara Bernstein about the campaign to get the Department of Justice to drop the charges against him, grant Temporary Protected Status to Central American refugees so they aren’t returned to their deaths and stop referring Central Americans for prosecution merely for fleeing violence.
KPTV Fox 12 Oregon
July 16, 2026
Francisco was unexpectedly required to check in at the ICE facility on Macadam Avenue in Portland, on July 13th, 2026. Francisco was supported by his family, Pastor Mark Knutsen of Augustana Lutheran Church, and hundreds of community members who gathered peacefully outside the facility. In this Fox 12 Oregon news segment, we see Francisco walk in – and, happily, walk out again!
