Summary
A disabled U.S. veteran named Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, originally from Pakistan, was released after being held for four months by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington state. A judge ordered his release and decided ICE cannot detain him again until his case is fully reviewed. Chaudhry faced detention over past allegations on his visa application, and legal proceedings regarding his immigration status are ongoing.
Key Facts
- Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry is a green-card holder and a disabled U.S. veteran.
- He was detained by ICE following a citizenship interview in August.
- A judge ordered his release and stopped ICE from detaining him again until his case is heard in court.
- Chaudhry's detention raised questions about ICE's practices and the treatment of immigrant U.S. veterans.
- Chaudhry served in the U.S. Army and uses a wheelchair due to an injury.
- He was detained over accusations related to past legal issues in Australia.
- Chaudhry’s immigration status has been in dispute and he has been denied U.S. citizenship multiple times.
- Legal discussions focused on whether he should have received notice prior to his detention.
