US EditionParents of MacDill explosive device suspects taken into ICE custody
- Siblings Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng, U.S.-born children of Chinese illegal immigrants, were charged with attempting to plant an improvised explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base in March 2026, with Alen allegedly attempting to detonate the device and Ann Mary accused of assisting after the fact.
- Their parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, illegally entered the U.S., were ordered deported in 1998, remained in the country for decades, and were taken into ICE custody following the siblings' indictment.
- Alen Zheng fled to China after the alleged bombing attempt, while Ann Mary Zheng was arrested upon returning to the U.S.; prosecutors are seeking Alen's return.
- DHS officials emphasized the case highlights national security concerns linked to birthright citizenship and illegal immigration, noting the siblings gained U.S. citizenship by birth despite their parents' illegal status, while the Supreme Court is considering the scope of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
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Chinese nationals arrested after their children are linked to bomb found at US Air Force base
Chinese illegal aliens were arrested by the Department of Homeland Security after their son allegedly brought an explosive device to an Air Force base and their daughter allegedly helped him cover his tracks. Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng were denied asylum and were residing illegally in the United States. Their children Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng are U.S. citizens. 'Her brother ... had attempted to damage government property by fire or exp…
Siblings Accused of Trying to Attack Air Force Base are Children of Illegal Aliens
The parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, illegally entered America over 30 years ago. The post Siblings Accused of Trying to Attack Air Force Base are Children of Illegal Aliens first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
Parents of MacDill bomb suspects are illegal immigrants, DHS warns of birthright citizenship dangers
The parents of suspects in the foiled MacDill Air Force Base explosive attack are illegal immigrants, DHS says, arguing the case underscores birthright citizenship risks.
Two U.S.-Born Suspects Charged in Alleged IED Plot Near MacDill Air Force Base
(New York, New York) – Two individuals identified as U.S.-born citizens are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged plot involving an improvised explosive device (IED) near MacDill Air Force Base, according to authorities. Federal investigators say the suspects were taken into custody following an operation that uncovered what officials described as a potential threat in the vicinity of the military installation. MacDill Air Force B…
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