A prominent immigrant rights activist has spoken out after her mother and brother were detained in a raid by federal immigration agents at their Phoenix home. In a tearful recording, Erika Andiola, who has played a leading role in the undocumented youth movement, urged an end to the raids.

Erika Andiola: “We need to do something. We need to stop separating families. And this is real. This is so real. This is not just happening to me; this is happening to families everywhere. We cannot let this happen anymore. And I need everybody to stop, to stop pretending like nothing is wrong, to stop pretending that we’re just living normal lives, because we’re not. This can happen to any of us.”

Andiola’s mother and brother were released on Friday following a national outcry by activist groups. A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has denied accusations the family was targeted for Andiola’s activism.