Bard Student, Afghan Refugee, Detained by ICE After Immigration Interview

Oct 17, 2025·Location: Red Hook, NY

Country of origin: Afghanistan

Detainment Refugee Asylum Seeker Asian/Pacific Islander Student ICE/USCIS Office New York

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Ali Faqirzada, an Afghan refugee and Bard College student, was detained by ICE following a credible fear interview in his asylum case. He was held for six months before being released and reunited with his family in New Paltz.

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