Statement From Monroe County Executive Adam Bello

February 28th, 2026

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“I am strongly opposed to the plan for ICE to put a detention center in the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building in downtown Rochester. This proposal would turn a civic building – in the heart of our community – into a site of detention, fear, and division. It is absolutely wrong and will undermine public trust and the safety of our community. I will continue to stand with local leaders and Monroe County residents to reject this proposal and call on the Trump administration to reverse this decision.”

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