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Queens 11th grader detained by ICE outside courthouse during asylum hearing

Jun 7, 2025 · Queens, NY

Queens 11th grader detained by ICE outside courthouse during asylum hearing

An 11th grade student from Queens was detained by ICE agents outside a local courthouse while attending a scheduled immigration court hearing to seek asylum. The student's whereabouts remain unknown to their family, causing significant distress. NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos confirmed the detention and reaffirmed the school system's commitment to maintaining schools as safe spaces for all students.

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