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Port Washington community rallies for bagel shop manager detained by ICE

News 12 · 13 days ago
News 12
News 12
13 days ago

The community gathered at the Port Washington train station Saturday morning across the street from the Schmear Bagel & Cafe to show their solidarity for 40-year-old Fernando Mejia.

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  • Hundreds gathered in Port Washington to support Fernando Mejia after his ICE detention. 20s
  • Mejia, a bagel shop manager, is being held for overstaying a visa 20 years ago. 34s
  • Community members described Mejia as a law-abiding, tax-paying resident. 59s
  • ICE has not responded to requests for comment regarding Mejia's detention. 1m 6s
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