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U.S. Immigration Operation Results in 13 Arrests in Huntsville

U.S. Immigration Operation Results in 13 Arrests in Huntsville

**HUNSTVILLE, Ala.** — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a targeted enforcement operation focusing on criminal illegal aliens in collaboration with the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. On Monday, the joint operation led to the arrest of 13 illegal aliens within the Huntsville area.

Eight of the individuals had previously been deported from the United States and have federal convictions for illegal reentry. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama prosecuted these cases.

Charges against those apprehended included domestic violence, narcotics trafficking, property crime, and driving while intoxicated.

ICE emphasizes the importance of smart immigration enforcement to protect community safety and uphold immigration laws. They encourage public reporting of crimes or suspicious activities through their hotline or online tip form, with more information available on their social media platform.

Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges

Brooklyn Resident Arrested on Terrorism and Immigration Fraud Charges

**Brooklyn, NY** – Mansuri Manuchekhri, a 33-year-old resident of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly conspiring to support ISIS and ISIS-K, unlawful possession of firearms, and immigration fraud. The arrest was made the same day, and his initial court appearance took place in the Eastern District of New York in the afternoon.

Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the Department of Justice’s zero-tolerance policy for terrorism, stating they are committed to prosecuting those who threaten American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the efforts to prevent terrorism, noting Manuchekhri allegedly sent funds to ISIS affiliates. The Justice Department, led by Sue Bai, is focused on preventing the exploitation of immigration and financial systems.

Allegedly, Manuchekhri entered the United States from Tajikistan on a tourist visa in June 2016 but overstayed after the visa expired in December 2016. In a bid to gain legal status, he allegedly entered into a sham marriage in March 2017, which was never approved due to his failure to provide necessary documentation.

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