NYC Council Staffer Freed After Five Months in ICE Detention

WHO:

Gothamist - Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a City Council employee.

NY Post - Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez.

WHAT:

Gothamist - People protested at a press conference in front of the Greater New York Federal Building on January 13 after the arrest of Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez.

Gothamist - Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez was arrested, accused of overstaying his visa.

NY Post - Rubio Bohorquez was taken into custody and released on a $5,000 bond after being granted asylum in immigration court.

WHERE:

NY Post - Rubio Bohorquez was taken into custody on Bethpage, Long Island.

Gothamist - A press conference was held in front of the Greater New York Federal Building.

WHEN:

NY Post - Rubio Bohorquez was arrested on January 12.

NY Post - He was released on June 19.

NY Post - He was granted asylum in immigration court on May 2.

WHY:

Gothamist - The arrest was due to accusations of overstaying his visa.

HOW:

NY Post - Rubio Bohorquez was released after being granted asylum and posting a bond.

(UPDATED June 28, 2026 04:17 UTC)

People protested at a press conference in front of the Greater New York Federal Building following the arrest of Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez. The demonstration took place at 23:19 UTC, drawing attention to the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Activists gathered to voice their concerns and demand justice.

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(UPDATED June 27, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a City Council employee, was arrested on January 12, accused of overstaying his visa while he was taken into custody on Bethpage, Long Island. After being granted asylum in immigration court on May 2, he was released on June 19 after posting a $5,000 bond. A press conference regarding his case was held in front of the Greater New York Federal Building.