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ICE has detained this high schooler for 10 months. Here’s what he and his classmates want you to know

Dylan Lopez Contreras, a Ellis Prep senior, was detained by ICE in May while in class, becoming a focal point of student fear in New York.
The Guardian and Ellis Prep students produced a collaborative report blending essays, photos, and personal accounts.
Students describe a daily environment of stress, monitoring, and concerns about their future under heightened ICE presence.
Students share personal coping strategies like coloring, playing games, reading, and music to manage stress.
The story centers on the human impact of immigration enforcement on families and schools.
The project was produced over two months with student interviews, diaries, and collaborative reporting.
The piece ties local experiences at Ellis Prep to national debates on ICE and sanctuary cities.
Ellis Prep students emphasize the emotional toll on families and communities beyond the detained student.
The Guardian co-published with Documented to amplify immigrant voices and perspectives.

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