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ICE agents attempt to detain man at Rochester government center
- On Tuesday, May 20, ICE agents attempted to detain Francisco Javier Montoya, a 40-year-old man, at the Rochester city-county Government Center.
- The attempted detention occurred after Montoya appeared in court for sentencing related to a February incident involving a serious harassment offense classified as a gross misdemeanor.
- At least four ICE agents, some in plain clothes and others in tactical gear showing ICE badges, arrived around 11 a.m. And left near 12:30 p.m. Without detaining Montoya.
- Advocacy groups Indivisible 507 and COPAL responded to a call, supporting Montoya's departure and condemning ICE's presence, with COPAL's David Perdomo stating, "Everyone has rights in every situation."
- The incident raised concerns that ICE activity in courthouses deters immigrants from legal engagement, threatening public safety and trust in legal institutions according to advocacy representatives.
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ICE agents attempt to detain man at Rochester government center
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