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Arts office urges support for artist Nando Rocha after detention; committee member raises concern about ICE risk
Summary
Committee chair read a letter from the Office of Arts & Culture supporting theater artist Nando Rocha, noting he was detained at the Tacoma Detention Center and released on bond but remains subject to ICE action. The letter said Rocha has a valid U.S. work permit through 2030 and an active asylum case.
Near the end of the Aug. 1 committee meeting the chair read a letter from Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture supporting theater artist Nando Rocha. The letter, sent by Director Khayyam, said Rocha was scheduled to begin rehearsals for a play funded by the office's city artist grant but was detained at the Tacoma Detention Center and has since been released…
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