Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Detained by ICE
Attorney Marc Christopher says the trooper entered legally as a child and has federal work authorization, while DHS says he overstayed his admission.
- On Friday, Rep. Derrick Van Orden secured the release of Wisconsin State Trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, one day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained him at Dane County Regional Airport.
- ICE maintains that Van Der Merwe overstayed a 2019 admission, yet attorney Marc Christopher argues the 21-year-old holds valid federal work authorization and holds a pending asylum application.
- Christopher claims agents told Van Der Merwe they "did not care" about his documentation before shackling him while off-duty from the Tomah post, interrupting his travel to visit parents.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin facilitated the release after Congressman Van Orden intervened, while Congresswoman-elect Rebecca Cooke called the treatment "unacceptable."
- The Department of Homeland Security emphasized that work authorization does not confer legal status, noting Van Der Merwe remains responsible for resolving his immigration paperwork.
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