The Brief
- A 16-year-old Bronx student, E.J.C.C., was detained by ICE after attending a routine immigration check-in on Oct. 23 despite having a perfect attendance record and no safety or flight risk.
- New York City filed an amicus brief urging his immediate release, arguing that detention should be a last resort and that the teen should remain with family and continue his education.
- Mayor Eric Adams and city officials condemned the detention, calling it harmful to the student and contrary to the city’s commitment to protecting immigrant children’s right to education.
BRONX – A Bronx high school student was detained by federal immigration authorities last month after attending a routine check-in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting the City of New York to take legal action calling for his immediate release.
What we know:
The student, identified in court filings as E.J.C.C., is a 16-year-old enrolled at Gotham Collaborative High School in the Bronx, where he has a 100% attendance record and is described by teachers as a committed, responsible student and a leader among his peers. …