Overview

• The student, identified as Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was flown back to Connecticut on June 6 to face federal criminal charges.
• ICE took him into custody during a non-criminal immigration hearing in Hartford just days before his graduation date.
• Meriden Public Schools say they have not received any direct notice from ICE about the detention.
• City officials and members of the federal delegation have maintained contact with his family to provide support.
• Superintendent Mark Benigni reiterated that the student will receive his diploma once he fulfills all district graduation criteria.