An HCPS high school student – whose family fled Afghanistan for safety reasons in 2021, was taken into custody by ICE last week.
According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, ICE agents arrested Arman Momand shortly after a court appearance at the Henrico County courthouse. Momand faced charges for a driving incident in December 2024, in which he was arrested by police for reckless driving, evading police and driving without a license.
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When Immigration Enforcement Goes Too Far
Immigration laws restrict immigration, but severe, widespread enforcement also means Americans would have to prove their citizenship on a regular basis to avoid detention, or worse, deportation. That’s because citizenship can’t be determined by appearance alone.
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ICE Descends on Chesterfield County
“I don’t know what you’re doing, what you’re watching, what you’re reading if you’re not outraged”, says RaeAnn, a protestor outside the Chesterfield County Courthouse where ICE has been detaining people this week. According to NBC12, 14 people have been detailed over the past few days after ICE descended on the Richmond area.
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Keeping our students safe – a statement from Madison Irving, School Board Member, Three Chopt District
The potential for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to visit public schools has understandably sounded many alarm bells within our community. Henrico families are worried, and confused about what this means for our neighbors and community. Know that we, as a school division, hear you and value our students safety and care. Please be… Read More