Afghan Former Soldier Dies in ICE Custody in Texas, Investigation Called For

Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal, a 41-year-old Afghan former special forces soldier who served alongside U.S. forces for 10 years, died in ICE custody in Texas less than a day after his arrest. He had a pending asylum case and was living with his family in the Dallas area. ICE reported he was hospitalized after his tongue swelled and died despite resuscitation efforts. Advocacy groups have called for an independent investigation into his death amid concerns over ICE detention conditions.