University of Maryland ‘teacher of the year’ detained by ICE in Texas
Summary
Berhanu Kibret, a teacher at the University of Maryland’s pharmacy school who recently won a "teacher of the year" award, was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at a Texas airport for having an expired visa. The university says Kibret has valid work permission and hopes his immigration issues will be resolved soon so he can keep working there.Key Facts
- Berhanu Kibret is an instructor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s pharmacy school.
- He was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Dallas-Fort Worth airport.
- The reason for his arrest was an expired visa, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The university says Kibret has valid work authorization and is hopeful the situation will be fixed quickly.
- Kibret recently received a "teacher of the year" award at a meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- His research studies how the brain's cannabinoid system affects mental health and addiction.
- The university called Kibret a valued and well-regarded member of their community.
- ICE said Kibret overstayed a visa issued when he entered the U.S. in June 2021 and will stay in custody pending immigration proceedings.
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