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Detained Syracuse painter released from ICE custody after 21 days

Feb 10, 2026 · Syracuse, NY, Guatemala

Detained Syracuse painter released from ICE custody after 21 days

Adelso Bravo, a 39-year-old house painter from Guatemala, was arrested by ICE agents on February 10 near his Syracuse home. After 18 days in the Batavia immigration detention center, he had a court hearing. With support from his wife, community members, and lawyers, plus $18,000 raised by friends and supporters, he was released on bond after 21 days in detention. Bravo had been living in Syracuse for over 20 years and had started his own painting business with a work permit.

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