The detention of an 11th grader from Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Queens, by ICE has sparked outrage among lawmakers and educators. State Senator Michael Gianaris condemned the apprehension of minors in courthouses, highlighting the emotional trauma it causes families. The student was detained after attending a routine immigration check with his family, while everyone else was released. This incident echoes a previous case where another NYC student was taken into custody, raising concerns about the impact of stringent immigration policies on children and families.
Just received word that ICE has detained an 11th grader from Ridgewood's Grover Cleveland High School after a routine immigration hearing. Apprehending minors in courthouses and separating them from their families is unacceptable, and I join the school in calling for his release- Sen. Mike Gianaris (@SenGianaris) June 6, 2025
Imagine a family not knowing where their teenage son is, just taken away from them, God knows where he is being held. He's from South America but the family is being guarded with the details because they're frightened.
The details of the teen's detainment by ICE are very similar to another New York City high school student who was taken into custody in May. That student, a 20-year-old from Venezuela, became the first reported NYC public school student to be detained by ICE since the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
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