New Haven community rallies ahead of student's bond release from ICE detention

New Haven community rallies ahead of student's bond release from ICE detention

“He should have gone to school yesterday, and we are so excited to welcome him back when he comes back to New Haven so he can go to school again,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.  “He is coming home.” Elicker was among the crowd cheering Friday, on the second day of school, as members of the New Haven community celebrated the upcoming release of Esdras R., a junior who is being held in ICE custody. “But what’s beautiful is that yesterday we…