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Rafael Rubio Freed After 158 Days in Detention | New York City News
After 158 days in immigration detention, Rafael Rubio walked free on Juneteenth thanks to an asylum ruling — a victory fueled by Councilmember Menin’s relentless advocacy. Though the Department of Homeland Security has appealed, Rubio is grateful to be out of custody and fighting his case with renewed hope, backed by his legal team and the City Council who stood by him through solitary confinement, medication shortages, and profound isolation — now replaced by a sense of belonging in a city that sees him as one of its own. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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