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Speaker Menon calls federal judge's denial of Rafael's habeas petition "devastating" and vows to continue advocacy
Summary
Speaker Menon said a federal judge denied Rafael's habeas petition, leaving him detained pending immigration proceedings; she called the decision "devastating and deeply unjust," described Rafael as a valued city employee and said the council will keep advocating for him.
Speaker Menon opened the session by saying a federal judge denied Rafael's habeas petition, meaning he will "remain behind bars pending the resolution of his immigration case," and called the result "devastating and deeply unjust."
Menon said she spoke with Rafael and his family and described him as "a very valued public city servant" and "a beloved member of our city council team," adding that the council "will continue to fight and advocate for a just outcome."
The speaker did not provide additional details about the legal status or next steps for the case during the session. She framed the statement as a personal and institutional commitment to pursue remedies and support Rafael and his family.
