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Meriden community responds after student detained by ICE
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Meriden student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents on Friday.
On Tuesday, his classmates will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas at Francis T. Maloney High School.
The student, who has not been identified, will be absent from the ceremony.
State and local leaders have expressed that they are working hard to get the detained student back to Connecticut.
Meriden officials: Working hard to get student detained by ICE back to Connecticut
A statement was released from city officials, including Mayor Kevin M. Scarpati (U) and Council Majority Leader Sonya R. Jelks (D).
'City officials have engaged the State Delegation, Congressional leaders and theGovernor's Office, and are actively working with immigration advocates and faith leadersto help the family with legal and emotional support,' the statement read.
News 8's Bob Wilson will be at Maloney High School, bringing updates from community members.
Watch live at 5 p.m.
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