Secretary Noem and the Department of Homeland Security revealed Seattle-based controversial illegal migrant Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry's criminal history. (Photo by Alex Brandon/Getty Images)
Immigration officials at the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) determined Chaudhry’s falsified forms and omitting of criminal history were grounds for removal in 2008, but the Pakistani native has been repeatedly appealing the decision for roughly 17 years.
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"Sanctuary politician Bruce Harrell and the media are peddling a FALSE sob story on this serial fraudster," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital. "President Trump and Secretary Noem’s message is clear: Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States."
"Why do sanctuary politicians and the media continue to peddle sob stories of criminal illegals and smear our brave ICE law enforcement officers," McLaughlin added. "Make no mistake, these types of lies are contributing to our ICE law enforcement officers facing a 1000% increase in assaults."
Seattle, a sanctuary city, where Muhammed Chaudhry is currently being detained by ICE. (REUTERS/Chris Helgren)
Seattle radio host Jason Rantz told Fox News Digital that Democrats have tried to "portray [Chaudhry] as some sort of victim."
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"Muhammad Chaudhry has a criminal history which he failed to disclose, and has already had permanent residence status rejected by a judge," Rantz from Seattle Red 770 AM told Fox. "And yet Democrats still portray him as some sort of victim."
"If you want to understand why Democrats continue to make no distinction between criminal illegal immigrants and hard-working ones who just want a better life, it’s pretty easy now," Rantz added. "When you don’t believe in borders, you don’t see a difference."
Federal immigration authorities arrested 16 illegal migrants as deportation continues to rise. (ICE)
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Chaudhry’s wife Melissa, who did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, is running for U.S. Congress in Washington’s Ninth District after losing in the Democratic primary in 2024.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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