Still waiting: Union says SUNY Brockport employee German Machado remains in ICE custody and is seeking a bond hearing

BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The union representing German Machado, a SUNY Brockport employee detained by ICE more than two weeks ago, launched a new campaign aimed at bringing him home. Machado is still being held at the ICE detention center in Batavia, according to United University Professions. He has been able to contact his family and has legal representation, but the union said he is still waiting for a bond hearing. “Herman is a valued member of our campus community, has full authorization to be working and to be in the United States. And we just want him to be at home with his family,” Alissa Karl said. Union representatives handed out lawn signs calling to “Bring German Home” and provided a poster for people to sign to show support for Machado, along with information about immigrant rights. “We’re going to take pictures of all of the signatures and the community support to send that to him and to let him know we continue to think about him, and we’re fighting for his due proc