ICE arrests multiple Afghan nationals with criminal convictions released into US by Biden-era programs: DHS
In a significant development regarding U.S. immigration policy, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrests of several Afghan nationals who were allowed entry into the United States during the Biden administration’s Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome. These operations were initiated to assist Afghan individuals fleeing the Taliban after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. However, some of those admitted have since been found to have serious criminal backgrounds, including convictions for crimes such as kidnapping, sexual assault, and child fondling. This situation has raised concerns over the vetting processes employed during these operations, as highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which described the Biden administration’s approach as creating “one of the worst and most complex national security crises in American history.”
The arrests come in the wake of a tragic incident in Washington, D.C., where an Afghan national, previously vetted by the CIA, was charged with killing a National Guard member and injuring another. This incident has intensified scrutiny over the vetting procedures that allowed Afghan nationals into the country. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized the Biden administration for allegedly failing to conduct thorough criminal background checks or social media vetting, stating that individuals were admitted based solely on personal endorsements. Among those arrested by ICE are individuals with alarming criminal histories, such as Qesmat Din Zafran, who was convicted of lewd acts with a minor, and Asirullah Khalid-Khan, who has a conviction for kidnapping. These cases underscore the potential risks associated with the expedited admission of foreign nationals without adequate scrutiny.
In response to these developments, the Department of State has paused all visa processing for Afghan passport holders, reflecting a shift in policy aimed at addressing security concerns. The Biden administration’s handling of Afghan refugees continues to be a contentious issue, with critics arguing that the lack of thorough vetting procedures has jeopardized public safety. As the DHS works to identify and detain individuals deemed a threat to national security, the broader implications of these arrests raise questions about the balance between humanitarian efforts and national security. This ongoing situation highlights the complexities and challenges faced by immigration authorities in ensuring both compassion for vulnerable populations and the safety of American citizens.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday announced the arrests of multiple
Afghan nationals
released into the U.S. by the Biden administration during Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome, with convictions for crimes including kidnapping and child fondling.
The
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) said the Biden administration created “one of the worst and most complex national security crises in American history,” which the Trump administration has been working to remedy.
The announcement comes after it was uncovered the suspect accused of killing one National Guard member and wounding another in a Nov. 26 Washington, D.C., ambush, was an Afghan national
vetted by the CIA
in Afghanistan.
The Department of State has
paused all visas
for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.
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“Under Secretary [Kristi] Noem, DHS has been going full throttle on identifying and arresting known or suspected terrorists and criminal illegal aliens that came in through Biden’s fraudulent parole programs,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin wrote in a statement.
“When
Joe Biden
let 190,000 Afghan nationals in, they didn’t do criminal background checks or vet social media. Someone just vouched for them, and they took the words as truth,” she continued. “We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out, and we are. We are working around the clock to get these public safety threats out of our country.”
According to DHS, some of the Afghan nationals arrested by ICE include:
On Aug. 29, ICE arrested Qesmat Din Zafran, a
criminal illegal immigrant
who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Refuge in September 2021.
His criminal history includes a conviction for lewd or lascivious acts with a minor under 16.
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On Oct. 2, ICE arrested Mansour Walizada, a criminal illegal immigrant who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Refuge in 2021.
His criminal history includes two convictions for sexual battery and an arrest for child fondling.
On June 8, ICE arrested Mohammad Tabesh Rasoli, a criminal illegal immigrant who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Refuge in September 2021.
His criminal history includes a conviction for hit-and-run with serious bodily harm.
According to the
arrest report
, Rasoli hit a pedestrian going about 50 mph.
On May 8, ICE took custody of Javid Ghamgeen from the Iowa Department of Corrections.
Ghamgeen, a criminal illegal immigrant, entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome in 2021.
His criminal history includes convictions for two counts of possession of methamphetamine, burglary and aggravated assault against a public officer.
On Oct. 9, ICE arrested Asirullah Khalid-Khan, a criminal illegal immigrant who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome in 2021.
His criminal history includes a conviction for kidnapping and an arrest for rape.
On July 21, ICE arrested Said Mohammad Tanai, a criminal illegal immigrant who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Refuge in 2021.
His criminal history includes a conviction for assault with intent to commit sex abuse.
