Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a data analyst for the New York City Council, was detained by ICE during a routine immigration appointment on Long Island. While federal authorities claim he overstayed a tourist visa and has a criminal record, City Council Speaker Julie Menin and other officials strongly dispute this, asserting he was legally authorized to work and had passed all background checks. The arrest sparked immediate protests at a Manhattan detention center and was condemned by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul
Date: January 14, 2026. Source: apnews.com