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African migrant claimed to be gay to get asylum in the US - DHS
- A Mauritanian migrant allegedly claimed to be gay to secure United States asylum before marrying the sheriff’s stepdaughter in Indiana.
- DHS states Habib entered illegally in March 2023 and was later hired as a corrections officer in Jay County.
- Habib’s marriage to Chelsea Newton raised questions about the authenticity of his asylum claim and potential fraud.
- Sheriff Larry Ray Newton Jr. said Habib served as a corrections officer and spoke at Chelsea’s wedding.
- Newton claimed local officials were unaware of Habib’s immigration status during recruitment.
- The auditor’s office said the Jay County Auditor’s Office processes and vetting for staff complicate the case.
- Habib is being held at the Clay County Jail in Brazil, Indiana, awaiting deportation proceedings.
- DHS framed the case within broader politics, noting ICE is restoring law and order under current administration.
- Daily Mail notes Habib cleared a federal background check but ambiguity remains about his status.
- Authorities emphasize standard practices for staff background checks and reference verification.
- The article outlines ongoing immigration and asylum integrity concerns amid local hires.
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