U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week detained a junior from Ridgewood’s Grover Cleveland High School, officials here say.

The detention took place while the student attended a legal hearing to seek asylum, according to Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. In her statement, she emphasized that the incident did not occur in a school and urged parents to keep their children in the classroom.

“This young person should be returning home from school today, surrounded by family — not facing detention,” Aviles-Ramos said. “Our commitment to all students, including our newest New Yorkers, remains unwavering.

“Our policies have not changed: schools are and will continue to be safe, welcoming spaces for every child.”

State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria)

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