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Meriden officials: Working hard to get student detained by ICE back to Connecticut
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden Mayor Kevin M. Scarpati (U) and Council Majority Leader Sonya R. Jelks (D) released a statement Monday on behalf of the family of a Maloney High School senior who was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The statement does not release the name of the student, who is a minor, and asks for his privacy to be respected by keeping his personal information off of social media.
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'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.
The statement went on to say that Maloney High School is offering counseling to students and families in need.
'The Meriden community thanks the advocates, organizations and elected leadershelping to support this family.'
Read the full statement below:
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