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Protests Erupt as ICE Detains Pakistani Immigrant Over Fraud Claims

9/5/2025

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ICE detained Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a Pakistani immigrant, during his citizenship interview in Tukwila, Washington.
DHS alleges he misrepresented his criminal history and military service to secure a green card.
Chaudhry entered the U.S. in 1998 on a visitor visa and has a criminal record involving financial deception.
He has faced multiple citizenship denials since 2008 and owes over $81,000 to the federal government.
Protests in Seattle called for his release, while DHS labeled him a "fraudster."

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ICE detained Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a Pakistani immigrant, during his citizenship interview in Tukwila, Washington.
DHS alleges he misrepresented his criminal history and military service to secure a green card.
Chaudhry entered the U.S. in 1998 on a visitor visa and has a criminal record involving financial deception.
He has faced multiple citizenship denials since 2008 and owes over $81,000 to the federal government.
Protests in Seattle called for his release, while DHS labeled him a "fraudster."