Man Pleads Guilty After ICE Traffic Stop Sparks Rochester Controversy
Written by Site Hub on June 17, 2025
Wilson Oswaldo Galvan-Lopez pleaded guilty to re-entry of a removed alien following a controversial traffic stop in Rochester, NY, that involved ICE and RPD officers. The stop, which occurred on Lyell Avenue, sparked public outcry due to Rochester’s sanctuary city status, which restricts local police from participating in federal immigration enforcement. Although Galvan-Lopez has been sentenced to time served, he faces deportation. City leaders criticized the police involvement, while federal officials defended the action. The event reignited debate over the role of local law enforcement in immigration matters.
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Source: Rochester First
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