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Sylwester: Man detained by ICE in Pennsylvania, held far from Brooklyn family

Sylwester, described by his family as its backbone, was detained in Pennsylvania away from his wife in Brooklyn, who is raising money for a lawyer before his September court hearing.

Aug 20, 2026PA

Sylwester: Man detained by ICE in Pennsylvania, held far from Brooklyn family
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Sylwester was detained by ICE in Pennsylvania on August 20, 2026, and is being held in a detention center away from his family in Brooklyn. His wife is raising funds for a licensed immigration attorney and an ICE bond ahead of his first court hearing scheduled for September 2, 2026. The family says they could not find pro bono legal help in Pennsylvania on short notice and describes Sylwester as the backbone of the family.

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