Summary
A truck driver from Mauritania named Ahmed Nenni was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Indiana. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 and has pending asylum and green card applications. ICE's "Operation Midway Blitz" targets undocumented drivers, like Ahmed, focusing on deportations.
Key Facts
- Ahmed Nenni is a 29-year-old truck driver from Mauritania.
- He was detained by ICE and Indiana State Police during a routine inspection in Indiana.
- Ahmed has a pending asylum claim and a marriage-based green card application.
- The Department of Homeland Security noted he entered the U.S. illegally in September 2023.
- His immigration court hearing is scheduled for 2027 in New York.
- ICE’s "Operation Midway Blitz" is aimed at undocumented truck drivers, with 140 arrests reportedly made.
- During detention, Ahmed experienced restricted access to food and water, with concerns about religious dietary restrictions.
- Ahmed has accepted voluntary deportation as advised by his lawyer.
