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ICE denied a Texas man’s request to attend his U.S.-citizen son’s funeral after the son’s death from Pompe disease.
Maher Tarabishi, a 62-year-old Texas man detained by ICE since October 2025, was denied temporary release to attend the funeral of his 30-year-old son, Wael, who died from Pompe disease on January 23, 2026.
Wael, a U.S. citizen, relied entirely on his father for daily care, and his health deteriorated after Maher’s detention, leading to multiple hospitalizations.
Despite repeated requests and appeals, ICE denied the release, citing enforcement protocols, though the agency allows emergency family visits.
The family and legal advocates called the decision inhumane, emphasizing the emotional toll and the impact of immigration policies on vulnerable families.
El ICE denegó la solicitud de un hombre de Texas para asistir al funeral de su hijo ciudadano estadounidense después de la muerte del hijo por la enfermedad de Pompe.