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Dallas County blocks release of autopsy report of Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March

Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Schneider, as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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A 41-year-old Afghan asylum seeker died in March after being taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The individual, Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, passed away at Parkland Hospital. His death occurred less than 24 hours after he was seized outside his home by ICE agents.

Further details about the incident are available from Houston Public Media, including information about the blocked release of his autopsy report by Dallas County.

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Category: parks · Published: July 6, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Dallas County blocks release of autopsy report of Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March

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