Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, cared for his son Wael, who suffered from a rare genetic disease, until he was detained by ICE during a check-in last year. Despite Wael’s deteriorating health and eventual death, Maher’s requests for temporary release to attend his son’s funeral were denied. Family members and advocates blame ICE for Wael’s decline and Maher’s absence, sparking nationwide outrage and a legal battle for his release.
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