A Chicago Public Schools student, who was detained by ICE alongside his mother during a scheduled check-in for their asylum case, attended his graduation ceremony Thursday.
Ricardo Hernandez Navarette walked across the stage and received his high school diploma on Thursday. This was a milestone that was nearly missed. The 18-year-old soon-to-be former Mather High School student was released from federal custody in Kentucky two days ago, reuniting with his mother, who also spent time detained by immigration authorities.
Liliana Navarrete wasDHS says they entered the country illegally from Colombia in 2022. The family applied for asylum and are legally allowed to remain in the country while their case moves forward. The graduation ceremony began promptly at 6 p.m., with the teenager's family, including his mother, proudly watching in the audience. Hernandez is already committed to play soccer at Truman College next year, but that is all dependent on his asylum petition being approved.
That hearing was originally scheduled for July 14. However, his attorney expects that date to be moved. Honor roll student gunned down on way to Tilden High School: 'Our lives changed completely'
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