🔴 LIVE: Speaker Menin Joins Council Members to Discuss Today's Stated Meeting

New York City Council · March 27, 2026

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Statement on Rafael habeas denial

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Speaker Menon said a federal judge denied Rafael's habeas petition and called the outcome "devastating and deeply unjust," said Rafael will remain detained pending his immigration case, described him as a "valued public city servant," and pledged continued advocacy.

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Speaker Menon opened the New York City Council session with remarks condemning a judge's denial of Rafael's habeas petition, announced a new online budget dashboard and a revived pay-disparity report, and led debate/intros of a multi-bill package to combat hateful incidents that includes a CCHR hotline, measures for houses of worship and school safety, and $1,250,000 for Holocaust education.

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