Afghan Ally Dies in ICE Custody

0:00On this March 18th in Dallas, here's what is making headlines. Mohamed Azir Paktiawal was an Afghan national who helped U.S. forces and got evacuated here in 2021 through Operation Allies Refuge. His asylum case was still pending when immigration and customs enforcement agents detained him outside his Richardson home last Friday. While in custody at the Dallas Field Office, he reported shortness of breath and chest pains leading to a trip to Parkland Hospital for treatment. The next morning, his tongue swelled up, and despite lifesaving efforts, he passed away at 9-10am. His family says they offered his inhaler to. Offices during the arrest, but it was refused. Later, they tried delivering it to the facility and were told they had everything needed there. Department of Homeland Security notes his initial parole expired last August, and the detention was part of a targeted action tied to a known criminal. History, including an indicted case for SNAP benefits fraud over $200 and a misdemeanor theft charge.

1:02Advocates like Sean Bandyver of Afghan E-Back call it a tragedy, stressing he was legally here and that fraud doesn't warn death. USS. Representatives Mark Visi and Julie Johnson, who recently toured the Dallas Ice Center, worry it undermines trust with overseas allies who risk everything to aid America. An autopsy is still pending, and this isn't the first time Afghan U.S. partners have faced ICE detentions amid due process concerns at the facility. This episode is supported by our sponsor CDetails in the description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I solely pillow.com. Made in AI.