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Congresswoman, attorney argue a Houston ISD student from Russia is here legally. He was detained by ICE anyway
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Bianca Seward , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 18-year-old student, Alim Garipov, was arrested by federal agents on July 17.
A Houston ISD student from Russia was detained by ICE despite being in the US legally, according to a congresswoman and attorney. The 18-year-old student, Alim Garipov, was arrested by federal agents on July 17. He was released three days later.
Immigration experts view his detention as an example of ICE's expanded enforcement under the current administration. Garipov's case involved an overstayed visa with a pending asylum application. Further details on Garipov's case and the circumstances surrounding his detention are available from Houston Public Media.
Immigration experts have weighed in on the matter, providing context on the broader implications of his arrest.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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