Press Release: Joe Morelle Calls for Release of German Machado from ICE Detention
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Congressman Morelle urges ICE to release Rochester resident German Machado, citing his family, work, and asylum case.
Investivoq AI Summary
Morelle calls for Machado’s release: Congressman Joe Morelle said he is seeking the “immediate release” of German Machado, a Rochester-area resident and SUNY Brockport employee who was detained by ICE on Oct. 13 and taken to a facility in Batavia, N.Y.
Background cited in the statement: The release says Machado and his family came to the U.S. in 2016 after leaving Venezuela, and that they were pursuing asylum. Morelle said Machado has “no criminal record,” has federal work authorization, and was taken into custody “outside his home” on the way to work.
Morelle’s response: The congressman said he contacted DHS and ICE and urged Machado’s release, arguing the case raises questions about how immigration enforcement is being carried out. The statement presents these remarks as Morelle’s position.
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Joseph D. Morelle Fundraising
Joseph D. Morelle recently disclosed $386.9K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 321st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 40.9% came from individual donors.
Morelle disclosed $299.7K of spending. This was the 497th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Morelle disclosed $532.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 525th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Joseph D. Morelle Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Joseph D. Morelle is worth $647.7K, as of October 21st, 2026. This is the 384th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Morelle has approximately $45.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
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Joseph D. Morelle Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joseph D. Morelle:
- H.R.10451: Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act
- H.R.10171: Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act
- H.R.10058: Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
- H.R.10032: No Payoffs for Pardons Act
- H.R.9922: AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
- H.R.9440: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
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