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ICE Detains Afghan Student, Advocacy Groups Demand Release

4/16/2026

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Rihan is detained by ICE in Massachusetts after his arrest on April 6.
He entered the United States in 2024 under humanitarian parole, which expires in October.
His detention concerns his school and community, which seek to support his education.
Advocacy groups including AfghanEvac push for release, citing his family's service to the U.S. military.
Senator Richard Blumenthal criticizes ICE's actions and says Rihan and his family deserve protection.

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Story summary

Rihan is detained by ICE in Massachusetts after his arrest on April 6.
He entered the United States in 2024 under humanitarian parole, which expires in October.
His detention concerns his school and community, which seek to support his education.
Advocacy groups including AfghanEvac push for release, citing his family's service to the U.S. military.
Senator Richard Blumenthal criticizes ICE's actions and says Rihan and his family deserve protection.