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NYC immigrant whose ICE detention drew criticism in high places gets asylum

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Members of the Association of Legislative Employees protest in front of the Greater New York Federal Building on Jan. 13, 2026. They were protesting the arrest and detention of Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a City Council employee, who was detained during what was expected to be a routine immigration appointment on Long Island. The Venezuelan immigrant reported back to work at his City Council analyst job on Monday. [ more › ]

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