The student's father, Bonifacio Ruiz Rosales, was detained by ICE on April 29 near a National Security Agency facility in Maryland. While the family described him as a mechanic en route to work, DHS said he was attempting to enter a secure federal installation without authorization
May 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The student's father, Bonifacio Ruiz Rosales, was detained by ICE on April 29 near a National Security Agency facility in Maryland. While the family described him as a mechanic en route to work, DHS said he was attempting to enter a secure federal installation without authorization
"It was a cry for help," Tess Hiller, head of Montgomery Blair High School's English Language Development program, told Newsweek. Teachers quickly stepped in to offer support, navigating a complex legal and emotional situation that has become increasingly familiar to some educators.
May 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
"It was a cry for help," Tess Hiller, head of Montgomery Blair High School's English Language Development program, told Newsweek. Teachers quickly stepped in to offer support, navigating a complex legal and emotional situation that has become increasingly familiar to some educators.
"This situation has been extremely heartbreaking and difficult," his daughter, Kylee Yang, told Newsweek in a statement. "We made the decision to post our GoFundMe because we needed immediate financial support and relief. However, this abrupt family separation has been traumatizing."
May 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"This situation has been extremely heartbreaking and difficult," his daughter, Kylee Yang, told Newsweek in a statement. "We made the decision to post our GoFundMe because we needed immediate financial support and relief. However, this abrupt family separation has been traumatizing."
Blong's journey to the United States is rooted in his family's history of service. He came to the U.S. as a refugee at age 2, following the Vietnam War. His father, who fought alongside U.S. forces, had been recruited and trained by the CIA, according to the family.
May 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Blong's journey to the United States is rooted in his family's history of service. He came to the U.S. as a refugee at age 2, following the Vietnam War. His father, who fought alongside U.S. forces, had been recruited and trained by the CIA, according to the family.