ICE arrested Tajikistan nationals with ties to ISIS in three major U.S. cities. Suspected terrorists crossed the border illegally, were fully vetted, and then flagged with national security concerns. FBI and ICE are working to identify and disrupt potential threats to national security.
Key Points
ICE arrested Tajikistan nationals with ties to ISIS in New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia
Suspected terrorists crossed the U.S. southern border illegally
Derogatory information was flagged after individuals were released into the U.S.
FBI and ICE are working to identify and disrupt potential threats to national security