Who Are ICE's New Targets? Critical Warning to Turks Living in the U.S.

During a period when U.S. immigration policies are becoming increasingly tough, a new claim shared on social media drew attention especially among migrants who have applied for asylum. A social media user named Kaan Demirel shared a case that he said was relayed by an American immigration lawyer, arguing that even people who had previously worked with the U.S. could have their immigration files reexamined.

According to the information relayed by Demirel, the incident began with an ICE operation at a house where eight men lived together. It was alleged that one of the occupants was a U.S. citizen, while the others were still undergoing immigration processes in the country.

Claim That Even Citizenship Revocation Became an Issue

The post stated that the detained individuals were citizens of the same country and were brought before a court shortly thereafter. Officials alleged that the individuals had ties to terrorism, claiming that the U.S. citizen's citizenship should be revoked, while the others should have their immigration proceedings terminated and be deported.

According to the allegations, one of the prominent reasons cited in the file was that the individuals may have made false statements or submitted forged documents during their entry into the U.S. or subsequent immigration applications.

Alleged That They Worked on U.S. Operations

The detail that made the case stand out was the claim raised about the individuals' pasts.

According to Demirel, eight people were acting as guides or informants on behalf of U.S. authorities in one of the countries where the United States was conducting operations. It was alleged that they were promised a path to permanent residency or citizenship in the United States in return for their work.

It was even claimed that some were brought directly into the country by the United States, while others later reached the U.S. based on the promises made to them.

Alleged to Hold a Record

Another striking claim in the post said that one of the group members recorded the promises made to him about coming to America and obtaining permanent residency while working for the United States.

However, despite the existence of that record, it was alleged that the immigration proceedings were cancelled and the deportation process was initiated. Demirel specifically noted that the legal process might still be unresolved and that he did not have all the details of the incident.

Attention-Grabbing Warning for the Turkish Passport

The most striking part of the post from Turkey's perspective was the assessment attributed to the immigration lawyer.

According to Demirel's account, the lawyer argued that officials could also scrutinize the files of some individuals holding Turkish passports, in addition to those holding Syrian and Iraqi passports.

It was stated that this could be particularly important for those coming to the U.S. seeking asylum, who entered the country irregularly and later applied for asylum, or who might face issues with the documents and statements they provided in their immigration file.

Demirel also urged those holding Turkish Republic passports and whose asylum process is ongoing in the U.S. to exercise caution.

Claims Not Verified by Official Sources

In the account shared on social media, details that could verify the identities of the individuals, the court where the case was heard, the file number, or the location where the operation took place were not provided. Therefore, the statements regarding the eight‑person case and the claim that those holding Türkiye passport would be specifically targeted cannot be considered verified information by independent or official sources in their current form.

However, the post has reignited discussions about the possibility of reexamining past statements and submitted documents in ABD immigration applications. In particular, it is crucial for individuals whose asylum or other immigration processes are ongoing to seek legal assistance from immigration‑law experts rather than rely on general claims circulating on social media concerning their own files.