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Rafael Rubio Granted Asylum After 5 Months Detention | New York City News
Rafael Rubio, a data analyst for the New York City Council, has been granted asylum after five months of wrongful detention by ICE — despite having legal protections. Released June 19th, he now has permanent permission to stay in the U.S., calling it a miracle and thanking his legal team and city officials. DHS plans to appeal, but Council Speaker Julie Menin and others fiercely dispute their claims that Rubio is an “illegal alien” with a criminal record. In response, the City Council is investing nearly $82 million to expand legal aid access for immigrants facing similar complex cases…
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