ICE Arrests Police Recruit Days Before Graduation
Summary
A New Orleans Police Department recruit, Larry Temah, was arrested by immigration agents days before his graduation due to an existing deportation order. He was found to be in the U.S. illegally and lacked legal work authorization. The police department confirmed they had checked his employment status using a federal system but were not informed about any immigration issues.Key Facts
- Larry Temah, a recruit from the New Orleans Police Department, was arrested by ICE.
- Temah is a national of Cameroon and was arrested due to an active deportation order.
- He entered the U.S. on a visitor visa in 2015 and was later granted conditional residency.
- His application for permanent residency was denied in 2022 because of alleged fraud.
- He failed to attend required immigration hearings, leading to a removal order.
- The New Orleans Police Department used the E-Verify system to confirm his work eligibility.
- The department stated they did not receive any notification of an ICE detainer for Temah.
- Temah remains in federal custody while awaiting removal proceedings.
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