Summary
There has been an increase in arrests of Afghan individuals by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following an attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. Immigration lawyers report that Afghans in the U.S. are facing closer scrutiny from officials.
Key Facts
- ICE has recently increased arrests of Afghans in the United States.
- A volunteer helping an Afghan family witnessed the father getting arrested at an ICE check-in in Sacramento, California.
- This rise in arrests happened after an Afghan national was suspected of shooting two National Guard troops.
- Immigration lawyers say Afghans, whether in the U.S. or elsewhere, are under more scrutiny from immigration authorities.
- The arrests have led to concerns among Afghan communities about their safety and future in the U.S.
