October 6, 2026

Kashmiri Filmmaker Arfat Sheikh Detained by ICE at Dulles Airport

Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE agents upon arrival at Washington Dulles airport on September 24.
He was traveling to participate in a panel discussion on the experiences of torture survivors in Kashmir.
Sheikh is currently held at the Caroline Detention Facility and has a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise $50,000 for his legal representation.

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