Close to 50 people gathered outside the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., on Sunday to protest what they consider the unjust detention of their loved ones. Holding signs and chanting “undocumented, unafraid,” protesters clamored for the release of their relatives, many of whom have been detained for several months even though they are low-priority cases and have no previous criminal records. Activists claim that there are hundreds of such cases inside detention centers across the United States, desite the Obama administration’s promise to prioritize deportations of criminals.

Among those protesting was Leslie Chavez, whose father was arrested for driving without a license. He’s been in detention for the last four months. “It’s been really rough since he left. I’m the sole breadwinner right now, and I’m only 19 years old,” said Chavez.

Although the crowd was mainly Hispanic, Nina Kachanova from Russia was there demonstrating for the release of her husband, Vasiliy Melnikov. He was arrested two months ago during a routine traffic stop and has been in detention despite not having a criminal record. “Instead of having a honeymoon or a vacation, I’m here every weekend with signs petitioning to let him out,” said Kachanova. She protests every Sunday by herself in front of the detention center, but today she stumbled upon the larger group.

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