Connecticut Student Detained by ICE, Misses Graduation: Community Outraged

Connecticut High School Senior Detained by ICE, Missing Graduation A disturbing incident has unfolded in Connecticut, where a high school senior was taken into ICE custody in Texas, causing him to miss his graduation ceremony. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action from the community. The video posted by Pastor CT highlights the situation, urging Connecticut residents to contact their elected officials. Pastor CT states, "If you live in Connecticut and are a good person you need to call your elected leaders and demand this child be returned home so he can celebrate his graduation." The video also shows a news article confirming the school's statement that the student and his father were taken into custody during a scheduled check-in with ICE. The school principal, in a statement, expressed deep concern, stating, "It is with a heavy heart, that I am informing you that one of our graduating seniors went to the ICE office in Hartford for a regularly scheduled check-in and he and his father were taken into ICE custody and are being detained in a facility in Texas." While the school assures that the family is being provided for, the situation has deeply affected the community. The incident underscores the broader concerns surrounding immigration policies and their impact on families. The community's response, as seen in Pastor CT's video, demonstrates the collective effort to advocate for the student's return.