Father detained by ICE blamed for death of disabled son

A US citizen has died after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for several weeks, according to reports.

Wael Tarabishi, a 35-year-old man with a disability, was in intensive care for an extended period before his death. His father, who is also his primary caregiver, was held in ICE detention during this time.

According to sources, the family of Wael Tarabishi has expressed their grief and frustration over his death, attributing it to the prolonged detention of his father. The family had made multiple requests for his father’s release, but these were denied by ICE.

In addition to his detention, the father was also barred from attending his son’s funeral, according to reports. This decision was reportedly made by ICE officials.

Details about Wael Tarabishi’s death and the circumstances surrounding his father’s detention are still emerging. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

The family of Wael Tarabishi has released a statement expressing their sorrow over his passing and their concerns regarding the treatment of their loved ones in the US immigration system. The exact nature of these concerns remains unclear at this time.

ICE officials have declined to comment on the specifics of the case, citing an ongoing investigation.

Source: Al Jazeera