New York, NY—Today, New York City high school student Dylan was released from Moshannon Valley ICE Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Dylan was kidnapped by ICE at a court hearing at 290 Broadway in Manhattan on May 21, 2025. He was the first high school student in New York City known to be abducted by ICE since Donald Trump came back to office.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“All New York families belong together. Nearly a year after Dylan was tricked and disappeared by ICE – and shipped to a detention center far away from his family and support system – Dylan is finally home. Dylan is a student, worker, and beloved son. Dylan is a New Yorker. Dylan, his family, and his community at ELLIS Prep high school will now get back to their lives. But while this is a step towards justice, Dylan will never get back the time he unjustly spent behind bars. Elected officials in New York must take action to make sure that we do not remain complicit in other New Yorkers being torn from their families. Albany must pass New York For All immediately to ensure that our local resources are not used to terrorize our communities and deport our neighbors.”