Roosevelt High School student Gendri Yovani Ortiz Paredes detained by ICE

Roosevelt schools Superintendent Shawn Wightman wrote in a statement Monday: “Gendri has been a respectful and dedicated member of our school community, and we are hopeful that he will be given the opportunity to complete his high school education. Every young person deserves the chance to learn from mistakes and grow into a responsible, contributing member of society.”

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