Afghan Veteran Dies in ICE Custody

0:00On March 16th, here's the latest out of Durham. A 41-year-old Afghan immigrant died last week after just one day in immigration custody in Dallas, Texas. Muhammad Nazir Pakyawal had worked closely with U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan according to immigrant advocates speaking for his family. He served in Afghan Special Forces starting in 2005 and partnered with American Army Special Forces for over 10 years. The U.S. helped evacuate his family on August 30th, 2021, and they resettled in Texas through a charity group. His asylum application was still pending, and he had work authorization plus a valid social security number. Advocates say Pakyawal was getting ready to drive his kids to school on March 13th when agents detained him right in front of them. He called families soon after, saying he did not feel well. They describe him as a strong, healthy man with no known medical issues. Good evening, he reported shortness of breath and chest pains at the ICE facility, so officials called emergency services and rushed him to Parkland.

1:02Hospital for treatment, he got breathing support and observation there. Early the next morning, his tongue swelled during breakfast, leading to resuscitation efforts, but he was pronounced dead at 9.10 a.m. ICE called him a criminal with prior arrest for alleged fraud and death last year, though no charges or convictions followed. The agency insists everyone gets full medical care and custody. He's the 36-detainee death reported since late January amid questions over his service record and the full story. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D.com.