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Former Afghan public servant working as cashier detained in Tacoma, Washington

A former Afghan public servant who fled violence and worked as a cashier and Uber driver under work authorization was detained in Tacoma, then released by federal court order.

Mar 18, 2026Tacoma, WACountry of origin: Afghanistan

Former Afghan public servant working as cashier detained in Tacoma, Washington
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A former career public servant from Afghanistan who fled violence and was granted work authorization to work as a supermarket cashier and Uber driver was among at least 16 asylum seekers detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington, and later released by federal court order. The detention was based on alleged violations of the Intensive Supervision Appearance program.

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