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ICE Detains Buffalo Graduate in El Paso, University Seeks Answers

5/31/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Nadir Hassan, a University at Buffalo graduate, in El Paso, Texas, where he remains in custody.
University officials have not received any explanation for Hassan’s detention.
Hassan traveled to El Paso with classmates for the American Society of Civil Engineers student steel bridge competition.
The university has submitted letters of support from faculty, classmates, and student organizations while seeking further details.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Nadir Hassan, a University at Buffalo graduate, in El Paso, Texas, where he remains in custody.
University officials have not received any explanation for Hassan’s detention.
Hassan traveled to El Paso with classmates for the American Society of Civil Engineers student steel bridge competition.
The university has submitted letters of support from faculty, classmates, and student organizations while seeking further details.