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ICE arrests internationally wanted crook, illegal migrant who killed gf and was shacking up in NYC
ICE says it arrested Sobirjon Sobirov Khusen Ugli, a 35-year-old Uzbek man, near his Brooklyn home on 14 October over his unlawful entry into the United States. The case matters because officials say he had previously admitted to killing his girlfriend in Thailand and had a felony theft conviction in Uzbekistan.
ICE says Sobirov crossed the US border near Lukeville, Arizona, in April 2023 with a group of 110 people and was released pending immigration proceedings; officials say he reported once, in May 2024. In New York, he was arrested in 2024 for harassing communication and received a restraining order, according to ICE. It is unclear whether he was convicted or served time for the Thailand killing; he is now in ICE custody as removal proceedings continue.
In short
- ICE arrested an Uzbek man in Brooklyn over unlawful entry.
- Officials cite a prior murder admission and theft conviction.
- He is in ICE custody as removal proceedings continue.
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The case for
Supporters of the arrest argue that immigration authorities have a duty to enforce entry and removal rules, especially when officials cite serious allegations and a foreign felony conviction. They may also say that taking someone into custody while proceedings continue can protect public safety and ensure he appears before immigration authorities, provided the claims are properly assessed and legal safeguards are observed.
The case against
Critics may argue that unlawful entry alone does not justify detention, and that unproven allegations about a killing should not be treated as established guilt. They may favour allowing immigration proceedings to run with appropriate safeguards and review of the evidence, rather than relying on detention where less restrictive measures could ensure attendance and address any demonstrated risk.