Nursing Student Ahmed Detained by ICE During Immigration Check-in
Feb 27, 2026 · New Hampshire, Kenya
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Ahmed, a nursing student and certified nursing assistant with legal status and a work permit, was detained by ICE while attending a routine immigration check-in. He immigrated to the United States around 2023 from Dadaab refugee camps. Project Relief is raising funds for legal representation to secure his release and prevent his transfer to another state.
Timeline
Feb 27, 2026—Ahmed detained by ICE at routine check-in; Project Relief raises funds for legal representation
2023—Ahmed immigrated to the United States from Dadaab refugee camps
Sources
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