Palestinian Refugee Seeking Assistance

I am an undocumented, stateless Palestinian refugee in the US. I am currently in removal proceedings fighting deportation. I have been shot, arrested, and beaten by police in another Arab country (where I was born & raised, but lack citizenship) due to my participation in protests against the country's current regime. My best friend was shot and killed by this country's police right in front of me. My family has also been harmed by this government. I cannot return to this country or else I will be arrested or possibly killed. I am trying to make a new life in the US.

I arrived in the US in early 2022, and spent a couple months in migrant detention. I am filing for asylum in order to prevent myself from being deported by the US. In the meantime, I am unemployed and I have no income. I will not be able to gain legal work authorization until 6-8 months after filing my asylum application. I do not have stable housing, and am living by couchsurfing. I am afraid that I will be kicked out, and forced to live on the street at any moment. I need assistance in order to find an apartment, cover legal fees, and afford basic necessities such as food and medical expenses.

(Note: this fundraiser is being organized by Kenneth Tea, on behalf of the Palestinian refugee beneficiary who wishes to remain anonymous. Funds will be distributed directly to the beneficiary, who may be contacted at [email redacted].)