Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez
Coverage of Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez in the Nexus archive.
- New York City Council staffer freed from ICE custody in after being detained in Bethpage
A New York City Council data analyst of Venezuelan descent, detained by ICE in January, was granted asylum in May and released on a $5,000 bond in June. The federal government has appealed his asylum status, challenging his legal right to remain in the U.S.
- Immigration fight isn't over for NYC Council staffer, now free after five months
Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a New York City Council employee, was arrested in January for overstaying his visa. After five months, he is now free, and a protest occurred at the Greater New York Federal Building following his arrest.
- NYC City Council staffer released from ICE custody after five months in detention
Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a NYC City Council staffer, was detained by ICE on January 12 and released on a $5,000 bond on June 19 after being granted asylum in immigration court on May 2. He was held for five months before his release.