Mohsen Mahdawi, a Vermont resident recently released from federal detention, alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents nearly deported him. According to Mahdawi, agents missed a commercial flight that would have sent him out of the country by a mere nine minutes.
This incident occurred before a judge ordered his release. Now, the Justice Department has stated its intention to appeal that decision, prolonging the legal uncertainty surrounding Mahdawi's case. The details of Mahdawi's detention and the near-deportation experience are drawing increased scrutiny to ICE's procedures.
CBS News' Lilia Luciano is covering the story, highlighting the legal complexities and the human impact of immigration enforcement actions. The appeal process could take weeks or months, leaving Mahdawi in a state of limbo as he awaits the final outcome.
Immigration Agents Almost Deported Vermont Man, He Claims
Mohsen Mahdawi, recently released from federal detention, claims immigration agents narrowly missed putting him on a plane for deportation. He says they missed the flight by only nine minutes. The Justice Department has announced plans to appeal the judge's decision to release Mahdawi. CBS News reports on the ongoing legal battle and the near-deportation experience.
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