Derlis Snaider Chusin Toaquiza, an 11th grader from Grover Cleveland High School, was detained in an ICE facility for over a month after attending his immigration court. He arrived home on July 18 to an emotional reunion at Port Authority Bus Terminal. His family expressed deep gratitude to the legal team that secured his release, highlighting the impact of their support. They emphasized that the experience changed their lives, recognizing the goodness in the world and expressing hope for future kindness.
Derlis Snaider Chusin Toaquiza, an outstanding 11th grader at Grover Cleveland High School, was detained at an ICE facility for more than a month after attending an immigration court appearance for his asylum application.
His return to New York was met with cheers and long-awaited embraces from family and supporters at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, signifying deep emotional relief after his challenging detention.
Derlis' family, members of the Indigenous Panzaleo tribe, expressed their gratitude to the legal teams that secured his release, referring to them as brave women who restored their hope.
Melissa Chua, director of the Immigration Protection Unit at NYLAG, celebrated Derlis' return, emphasizing that it shouldn't take a legal team to secure freedom for someone who has never committed a crime.
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