Zia S

Zia S is a 35-year-old Afghan wartime translator who risked his life to assist US military forces during the Afghanistan conflict. He was granted a special immigrant visa (SIV) after fleeing Afghanistan with his family following the Taliban's takeover in 2021. Zia legally entered the United States in October 2024 but was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Connecticut during a routine appointment for his green card. His detention has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and lawmakers, who argue that his arrest undermines the promises made by the US to protect those who have helped American forces.