Syrian man released from ICE detention after year despite winning case
Dec 9, 2025·Location: Eloy, AZ
Country of origin: Syria

Kamel Maklad, a Syrian man who migrated through Venezuela, was released from Eloy Detention Center on December 9, 2025, after spending 14 months detained. He had won his immigration court case in November 2024 where he was granted withholding of removal. His release came after a federal judge granted a habeas corpus petition filed on his behalf.
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