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Afghan high school senior is detained by ICE as he prepared to graduate
- ICE detained 18-year-old Afghan student Rihan on April 6 in Massachusetts while returning home from a trip with family.
- Rihan held under humanitarian parole that was set to expire in October, with advocates urging prompt resolution.
- Rihan’s detention separates him from Cheshire High School as he prepared for final exams and graduation activities.
- Cheshire School officials are coordinating with attorneys to keep Rihan on track academically while detained.
- DHS confirmed Rihan remains in custody pending removal proceedings with due process.
- Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized ICE’s actions and urged protection and permanent legal status for the family.
- Advocacy group AfghanEvac highlighted the case as part of the Battle Buddies initiative supporting Afghan allies.
- Rihan is from Cheshire, Connecticut, and was in a facility in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- ICE detained Rihan after an arrest on the morning of April 6 as his family traveled home.
- Community leaders and parents described Rihan as a top student who worked hard to learn English and excel academically.
- Cheshire Public Schools board stressed Rihan should graduate with his classmates if possible.
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