Theophilis Anwana , a Nigerian national, was arrested by US immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for second-degree rape in Baltimore, Maryland. He had been convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in Bel Air, with a final order of removal since September 2021. Anwana’s arrest has sparked calls for deportation among US citizens, with some commending ICE’s efforts to clamp down on criminal migrants.
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operation (ERO) manages the immigration enforcement process, including identifying, arresting, detaining, and removing individuals who are subject to removal for unlawfully present in the US. In Anwana’s case, ICE will likely follow standard deportation procedures which include issuing final removal orders and arranging deportation flights, either chartered or commercial, to return individuals to their countries of origin. This process involves international cooperation, with ICE working closely with foreign governments and partners to facilitate deportation.
Anwana’s case highlights the complexities of US immigration policies and the challenges faced by authorities in balancing the need to uphold the law with humanitarian concerns.
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