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ICE Denies Father’s Request to Attend Son's Funeral in Texas

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Maher Tarabishi, the sole caregiver for his son Wael, who recently passed away at 30 due to a rare genetic disorder, was denied temporary release by ICE to attend his son's funeral in Joshua, Texas. The family had hoped Maher could say goodbye to Wael, but their pleas were rejected, reflecting a troubling lack of compassion from immigration officials. Wael's health deteriorated significantly after Maher’s detention three months ago, leading to multiple hospitalizations before his death on January 23. The family is now left to mourn without Maher’s presence, which has compounded their grief during this difficult time.

Key Details: • Funeral for Wael Tarabishi is scheduled for Thursday in Joshua, Texas. • Maher Tarabishi has been detained by ICE since October during a routine check. • Wael passed away on January 23 after suffering from Pompe disease. • Family struggled to care for Wael without Maher's expertise during his illness.

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Department of Homeland SecurityICEDallasWael TarabishiMaher TarabishiAli ElhorrShahd ArnaoutJoshua, TexasMethodist Mansfield Medical CenterBluebonnet Detention Center

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