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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B.
West Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Jim Himes (CT-04), sent a letter to ICE leadership probing the recent detention of West Hartford resident Seyo Cecunjanin.
U.S. Rep. John Larson held a press conference in West Hartford on Monday, June 29, 2026 following the detention of resident and business owner Seyo Cecunjanin.
A West Hartford resident who also owns two businesses in town was recently apprehended, handcuffed, and taken into custody by agents from ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), and federal, state, and local officials, as well as other members of the community are asking for his release and for answers about why he was detained.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A West Hartford business owner was taken into ICE custody last weekend outside a Dunkin’ location on Park Road, prompting elected officials and community members to call for his release.
The West Hartford delegation said Seyo Cecunjanin was detained by ICE agents in unmarked vehicles with guns drawn and was handcuffed in front of his sons before being transported to a detention facility in Rhode Island.
West Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) gathered with Senator Richard Blumenthal, community leaders, and advocates outside West Hartford Town Hall with local resident Emir Cecunjanin to demand the release of his father Seyo from ICE custody.

