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ICE Detention and Oversight

March 16 – March 17, 2026

The Bottom Line

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan ally who served with U.S. forces, died in ICE custody in Texas less than 24 hours after being detained. This is the 43rd death in custody since the start of the current administration's mass deportation campaign. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are demanding a formal investigation into medical care and oversight within detention centers.

Key Statements

RRep. Pramila Jayapal

While dropping off his kids, federal immigration agents detained Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan refugee who served alongside U.S. special forces. He died less than 24 hours later.

This is a primary source from a key lawmaker detailing the identity of the deceased and the circumstances of his detention.

CCBS News

Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan former U.S. military ally, died in ICE custody in Texas less than 24 hours after his arrest for alleged criminal history and expired legal status.

This article provides the specific timeline of the death and the official justification for the arrest.

8 Articles

Afghan ally dies in ICE custody in Texas, family seeks answers

USA TodayCenter Left

Community concerned after Afghan father, former US military ally, dies in ICE custody in Texas

CBS NewsCenter Left

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody

Al Jazeera OnlineCenter Left

Afghan Dad Who Fought Alongside U.S. Military Dies Hours Into ICE Custody

HuffPostLeft

Afghan who worked with US military dies in ICE custody: Advocacy group

The HillCenter

Afghan man who served alongside US forces dies after less than a day in ICE custody, family and advocates say

CNN InternationalCenter Left

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