"Afghan National's Dark Past Catches Up with Him: ICE Arrests Convicted Killer"
A 39-year-old Afghan national, Waheed Allah Mohammad, has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Rochester, New York. The arrest comes after Mohammad's previous conviction for attempting to kill his teenage sister, whom he deemed a "bad Muslim girl" due to her perceived immodest behavior.
Mohammad was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervision after stabbing his sister multiple times in 2008 during an argument that stemmed from her wearing clothes he considered un-Islamic. The violent outburst was part of a larger pattern of behavior, as Mohammad had also been convicted of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Mohammad's case is a stark example of the dangers posed by individuals who have committed serious crimes despite being in the United States lawfully. He entered the country on May 24, 2004, but his removal proceedings were initiated after he was convicted of attempting to kill his sister. In 2012, an immigration judge ordered that Mohammad be deported.
ICE Director Todd M. Lyons described Mohammad's arrest as a prime example of the agency's commitment to targeting and removing "the worst of the worst" from the country. "When we say ICE is arresting the 'worst of the worst,' this is exactly what we mean," Lyons said. Mohammad will remain in federal custody pending his deportation.
The incident highlights the complex issues surrounding immigration, particularly for those who have been convicted of serious crimes while living in the United States. It also underscores the importance of ICE's enforcement efforts in keeping communities safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
A 39-year-old Afghan national, Waheed Allah Mohammad, has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Rochester, New York. The arrest comes after Mohammad's previous conviction for attempting to kill his teenage sister, whom he deemed a "bad Muslim girl" due to her perceived immodest behavior.
Mohammad was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervision after stabbing his sister multiple times in 2008 during an argument that stemmed from her wearing clothes he considered un-Islamic. The violent outburst was part of a larger pattern of behavior, as Mohammad had also been convicted of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Mohammad's case is a stark example of the dangers posed by individuals who have committed serious crimes despite being in the United States lawfully. He entered the country on May 24, 2004, but his removal proceedings were initiated after he was convicted of attempting to kill his sister. In 2012, an immigration judge ordered that Mohammad be deported.
ICE Director Todd M. Lyons described Mohammad's arrest as a prime example of the agency's commitment to targeting and removing "the worst of the worst" from the country. "When we say ICE is arresting the 'worst of the worst,' this is exactly what we mean," Lyons said. Mohammad will remain in federal custody pending his deportation.
The incident highlights the complex issues surrounding immigration, particularly for those who have been convicted of serious crimes while living in the United States. It also underscores the importance of ICE's enforcement efforts in keeping communities safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions.