A Texas man detained by ICE was his disabled son’s sole caregiver. His son will be laid to rest without him | CNN
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Wael Tarabishi’s family had hoped his father and primary caretaker could be present as they say their final goodbyes to the 30-year-old at his funeral on Thursday.

Maher Tarabishi’s family had hoped he could be present to say his final goodbyes to his son, Wael.

Maher, Wael’s primary caretaker, has been in federal detainment since October, separating him from his son as he battled severe health complications from a serious and rare inherited disorder.

But despite the family’s public pleas for Maher’s temporary release, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials denied their request, his attorney said

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  • Tuscy@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    It’s fucked up but I thought I read somewhere his son had died because he was detained.

    Not sure though. Don’t quote me on it.