Apprehension of Afghan Migrant on U.S. Terror Watchlist

An Afghan migrant on the U.S. terror watchlist, Mohammed Karwan, was apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border and released twice onto American soil before being officially added to the FBI terror watchlist in February 2024. Despite being a member of Hezb-e-Islami responsible for attacks in Afghanistan, he was released on bond after a court appearance with limited information disclosed to the federal immigration judge.

Border Patrol releasing a man on the terror watchlist

Former ICE Chief of Staff under the Biden administration reacted to a report of Border Patrol releasing a man on the terror watchlist, stating it is rare but unacceptable. The incident is one of at least three involving suspected terrorists being released by Customs and Border Protection in the past two years.