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19-year-old Buffalo resident detained and fast-tracked for deportation after courthouse arrest

May 18, 2026 · Buffalo, NY

19-year-old Buffalo resident detained and fast-tracked for deportation after courthouse arrest

Oliver Mata Velazquez, a 19-year-old living in Buffalo, was arrested by ICE at an immigration courthouse, detained, and fast-tracked for deportation. The NYCLU filed a lawsuit challenging his arrest and secured his release.

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