"Rafael's detention was unlawful. He complied with the law. He showed up for his appointment. He has served New Yorkers with integrity and dedication. We will continue to press for accountability and pursue every legal avenue to secure Rafael's release."
"Rubio, identified by the Department of Homeland Security as Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, was detained by ICE on Jan. 12 while attending what was supposed to be a routine immigration appointment in Bethpage, Long Island, according to The Washington Post. He was first held near the court, then moved to a federal holding center on Varick Street in Manhattan, and later transferred to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn."
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and other leaders are pursuing legal action to challenge the detention of Rafael Rubio, a council data analyst arrested by ICE agents on January 12 during a routine immigration appointment in Bethpage, Long Island. Rubio was transferred through multiple federal facilities before being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Council leadership argues the detention was unlawful, emphasizing that Rubio complied with all legal requirements and attended his scheduled appointment as required. The council has filed emergency habeas petition papers and an amicus brief to keep Rubio in New York and secure his release, committing to pursue all available legal avenues and press for accountability.
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