Andry José Hernández Romero tells his story of horrific prison abuse to out California Democrat Mark Takano
“What the American government did to Andry and others is a stain on the moral fabric of our nation,” Takano says.
September 8, 2025
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Andry Hernández Romero on surviving CECOT: 'They told us we would die there'
“I want the world to know that being Venezuelan is not a crime,” the gay makeup artist told The Advocate in an exclusive interview.
August 17, 2025
Inside the movement that freed gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero from a hellhole
The U.S. government under Trump tried to disappear a gay Venezuelan man seeking asylum to a torture prison in El Salvador indefinitely. A coalition of Americans didn’t let them.
August 12, 2025
Andry Hernández Romero explains how he survived CECOT after the U.S. government disappeared him
Andry Hernández Romero spoke with The Bulwark's Tim Miller about the torment the U.S. government put him though.
August 8, 2025
Gay asylum seeker Andry Hernández Romero remains in danger, advocates warn
After months in El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, the gay makeup artist has been freed, but not returned to safety.
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July 19, 2025
BREAKING: Andry Hernández Romero, gay asylum seeker disappeared by Trump, part of prisoner swap
The gay makeup artist is headed back to Venezuela instead of the U.S., however.
July 18, 2025
Ric Grenell’s rogue diplomacy stalls Marco Rubio’s Venezuela prisoner deal
The gay Trump loyalist and special envoy is ruffling feathers in Washington.
July 16, 2025
New York’s Ritchie Torres donates to Andry Hernández Romero fund demanding freedom for gay asylum-seeker
The Democratic congressman is using his influence and bank account to call attention to the Venezuelan makeup artist disappeared by Trump to a mega prison in El Salvador.
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June 11, 2025
Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero
“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.
June 9, 2025
Immigration judge dismisses asylum case of gay Venezuelan deported to Salvadoran supermax prison
Hernández Romero had been awaiting an asylum hearing before he was deported without warning in March, his lawyer told The Advocate in April.
May 30, 2025
Gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker deported by Trump by mistake pleads for lifeline in federal court
“I am the smallest version of myself because I have so much more fear, the man told a Massachusetts district court.
May 23, 2025
Supreme Court halts Trump’s deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under Alien Enemies Act
Deporting people this way “surely does not pass muster,” the justices wrote.
May 16, 2025
Project 2025 vowed to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. Here's everything Trump has done so far
Donald Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he had "nothing to do" with Project 2025 — but now that he's in office, he's implementing it.
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May 6, 2025
Democratic lawmakers fly to El Salvador and demand action on gay man Trump sent to CECOT prison
The calls for Andry Hernandez Romero's proof of life and wellness are growing.
April 23, 2025
Robert Garcia demands answers in case of gay Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador prison
Andry Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela out of fear because of his sexuality. When he got to the U.S., authorities sent him to a hellhole.
April 22, 2025
Gay asylum-seeker's lawyer worries for the makeup artist's safety in Salvadoran ‘hellhole’ prison
Andry Hernández Romero’s lawyer voiced her concern for the gay man who was deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison.
April 22, 2025
Another disgraced cop linked to Trump’s authoritarian deportations to El Salvador exposed: report
Ivan Mendez of the Prince George's County Police Department was convicted for leaking confidential police information.
April 15, 2025
Bad Wisconsin cop’s tattoo claim helped deport gay asylum-seeker to Salvadoran prison hellscape: report
Sacked after a drunk driving incident, the former officer now helps deport people from the U.S.
April 10, 2025
Deported gay makeup artist cried for mother in prison, photojournalist says
Andry Hernandez Romero was deported to El Salvador despite having no criminal record.
April 7, 2025
Fox News hosts mock 'innocent' deported gay asylum-seeker & downplay torture reports from Salvadoran mega-prison
“Come on. It’s just a gay barber,” Jesse Watters said.
April 2, 2025