UPDATE: The boyfriend of a New York city official has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite holding a green card, raising urgent questions about immigration enforcement actions. Nathaniel Rojas, a resident of the Bronx and a native of the Dominican Republic, was apprehended on August 28 in a shocking turn of events that has drawn significant media attention.
Rojas shares an apartment with Wendy Garcia, the New York Department of Correction’s deputy commissioner for development and advancement. Reports indicate he was taken first to 26 Federal Plaza before being transferred to a facility in Orange County, where he has been held for over two weeks. This detention is particularly alarming given Rojas’s legal status, as he is reportedly a green card holder.
In a statement, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin described Rojas as “a criminal alien” and confirmed that federal officials are pursuing the revocation of his green card due to prior felony convictions, including grand larceny. “A green card is a privilege, not a right,” McLaughlin stated. “Our government has the authority to revoke a green card if our laws are broken and abused.”
The implications of this detention extend beyond Rojas himself, as it raises concerns about the immigration policies being enforced under the current administration. Community advocates are expressing outrage, citing the emotional toll on Garcia and the impact on their family dynamics.
As this situation continues to unfold, observers are left questioning the legal ramifications and what this means for other green card holders facing similar circumstances. The story remains developing, and further updates are anticipated as more details emerge about Rojas’s case and the broader implications for immigration policy in New York.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates on this evolving situation.
