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NYC Public Advocate's Statement On The Release Of Dylan Lopez Contreras

March 18th, 2026

"Dylan’s unjust arrest was an early indicator of the disregard for decency or due process that ICE has only escalated over the past year. I’m heartened to welcome him back home to New York City – while nothing can undo the months of harm he’s faced, this is a moment of hard-fought relief.” "The united voices of Dylan’s fellow New Yorkers and dedicated efforts of his legal team stood up to the Trump administration’s abuses. We have to see this victory, long overdue, as motivation to keep fighting, for students, families, and all immigrant New Yorkers under threat from this administration."

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