They took my husband (2026)

When ICE officials detain her spouse, Chelsea, Massachusetts native Brenda Romero abruptly assumes control of his contracting firm while battling mounting debt and the imminent threat of losing her home. A sudden domestic crisis quickly ignites a broader movement, transforming her into a relentless champion for immigrant justice. Stepping beyond her kitchen table, she organizes local residents and publicly challenges aggressive federal enforcement campaigns that have targeted her neighborhood, proving how personal survival can spark systemic change.