In the United States, immigration operations extended to religious officials: 65 people were detained.
Since President Donald Trump began his term in January 2025, at least 65 religious officials have been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Among those detained were Green Card holders, and it was reported that 18 people were deported.
According to a study published by Newsweek, among the religious officials detained under the Trump administration’s immigration policies are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist clergy.
The study noted that of the 65 detained individuals, 30 were released, 18 were deported, and 14 remain in custody. No detailed information was provided about the status of the others.
Green Card holder religious official dies while in custody
One of the most striking incidents occurred in Pennsylvania. The 46‑year‑old Eritrean clergy member Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir, who held legal residency in the United States, died while in custody in December 2025.
The Trump administration released background information on 42 of the 65 detained clergy members. According to the disclosed data, 14 of those individuals had prior arrest or conviction records.
Call for Investigation from Caır to Congress
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has asked Congress to investigate incidents involving the detention of religious officials.
The study revealed that U.S. immigration practices cover not only the general immigrant population but also religious officials from various faith groups and individuals with lawful residency rights.
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