releases: https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-celebrates-wildin-acosta-s-return-to-durham
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| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-celebrates-wildin-acosta-s-return-to-durham | Butterfield Celebrates Wildin Acostas Return to Durham | 2016-08-13 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | DURHAM, NC - Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement after receiving news that after more than six months in detention, Wildin Acosta was released from Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia: Today I join with the Durham Community, including Riverside High School teachers and students, elected officials, community organizers, and Wildin's family and friends in celebrating Wildin's release from detention. Upon learning of Wildin's apprehension in late January, my staff and I have worked tirelessly for his release and for his fair treatment within the Immigration Court system and asylum process. Wildin's release means a lot to me and my office, but we were joined in this fight by so many others. Now that Wildin is out of detention he will finally have the opportunity to present his case for asylum. Having his asylum request heard and properly considered is what I, along with the Durham community have been fighting to achieve over the past six months. I am confident that he will ultimately prevail in being granted asylum, and I am hopeful about Wildin's future. I am happy that he will now be able to complete his high school education, earn the diploma that he was working so hard to obtain, and finally resume his journey to becoming an engineer. From the hundreds of people in the community who donated money for Wildin's bond, to the resolutions passed by Durham's Board of Education, Human Relations Commission, and City Council, the support for Wildin has been unwavering. I am honored to represent Durham in Congress and vow to keep fighting every day for the well-being of each of my constituents. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |