ICE Detains Long Island Bagel Shop Manager and Mother of Five

Community Outrage Over ICE Detentions

• 💔 Residents and co-workers expressed shock and anger after ICE detained Fernando Mújica, the manager of a popular Port Washington bagel shop, Shmeir Bagel and Cafe.
• 😔 Mújica, who has lived in the U.S. for 20 years and allegedly overstayed his visa, was picked up in the parking lot as he arrived for work.
• 🗣️ Community members questioned the government's approach, stating that individuals with no criminal record should receive a summons rather than be made to "disappear."

Asylum Seeker Detained During Check-in

• ⚠️ Another individual, Nuvia Ventura, a mother of five disabled children, was detained during a routine ICE check-in, despite seeking asylum.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Her siblings are now caring for her children, including one hospitalized, who are distressed by their mother's absence.
• ⚖️ This case highlights concerns that ICE may be broadly categorizing all immigrants as criminals, regardless of their individual circumstances or criminal history.

Calls for Compassionate Oversight

• 💰 The Port Washington community has rallied to support Mújica, raising thousands of dollars to hire a lawyer.
• 📝 An online petition with nearly 1,000 signatures urges lawmakers to advocate for compassionate oversight, humane treatment, and due process for immigrants on Long Island.
• 🚨 The detentions have left families in limbo and sparked broader conversations about federal immigration enforcement practices.