Police have arrested 19 protesters in Hartford for blocking the entrance to a federal courthouse in support of a Derby man who is set to be deported.

Hundreds of protesters over the plaza in front of Hartford Federal Court on Tuesday afternoon to rally in support of Luis Barrios, who was told to vacate the United States by Thursday and go back to his native Guatemala.

The members of the state’s congressional delegation urged federal officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement not to deport Barrios.

Barrios said in an interview that he has applied for asylum over the years, but have been denied each time.

The rally was the last ditch efforts by advocates to get Barrios a pass to stay in this country. Barrios came to the United States as an undocumented immigrant in 1992. As his family was killed during violence in his home country, and the government’s corruption forced him to flee in search of better life.

For the past 25 years Barrios have been living in Derby and was working in sanitation for the last 14 years, he cleans septic tanks and his boss has trouble finding anyone else to do the job.

Barrios has no criminal record. He has four American children; the oldest a freshman in college. If he leaves, his family will lose their only source of income and financial support.

During an interview with News 8, Barrios begged federal authorities to give him another chance.

“It’s very sad because I am the only person supporting my kids and wife. I’m saying to ICE, give me a second chance. Review my case. Give me a second chance.”

Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal have stepped in, and are asking for the decision to be reversed. As of Tuesday morning, Connecticut’s U.S. Congressional delegation say they still have not heard back from ICE officials.

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