Queens 11th grader detained by ICE outside courthouse during asylum hearing
An 11th grader from Queens was detained by ICE outside a courthouse while attending a scheduled asylum hearing. The student's whereabouts remain unknown to family, causing significant distress.
Jun 7, 2025Queens, NY

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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- ‘It’s a Miracle’: Queens High Schooler Detained for Weeks in Louisiana After ICE Courthouse Arrest Reunites with Family
The City·Jul 16, 2025·archived copy
- ‘It's A Miracle': Queens High Schooler Detained For Weeks In Louisiana After ICE Courthouse Arrest Reunites With Family
Patch·Jul 16, 2025·archived copy
- Queens student detained by ICE hoped to become lifeguard, join varsity soccer team
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