Masked ICE agents detain former Afghan interpreter who helped US military
CONNECTICUT, JUL 21 – A federal judge issued a stay requiring 72 hours' notice before moving Zia, who is in lawful parole status and applied for a Green Card due to risks from his military service.
- Zia, a former interpreter, entered the U.S. legally in October 2024 under humanitarian parole.
- A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a stay to prevent Zia's deportation, stating he remains in lawful parole status until October 2026.
- Zia is terrified of being returned to Afghanistan after his asylum case was dismissed by DHS.
- Zia fled to Pakistan before entering the U.S. under humanitarian parole.
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