El Paso Standard

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Dallas has deported a Pakistani national identified as a national security priority back to his home country on February 25. The individual, Syed Rizvi, aged 56, was removed after being deemed a national security concern by U.S. intelligence sources and designated as removable under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Josh Johnson, acting Director of the Enforcement and Removals Operations (ERO) Dallas Field Office, stated, "Illegal aliens suspected or known to have ties to organizations that threaten public safety will not find refuge in the U.S." He emphasized that their primary focus is "to arrest and remove those who pose an imminent danger to the citizens of the U.S."

Rizvi had been living in Dallas, Texas without authorization before his removal. He was arrested by ERO Dallas on January 31 following a routine traffic stop. An immigration judge had ordered his removal on January 24.

Rizvi initially entered the United States legally on September 20, 2017, near the New York port of entry but subsequently violated the terms of his admission.

The public is encouraged to report crimes and suspicious activities by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing an online tip form.

For further updates on ICE ERO's enforcement efforts regarding immigration laws, follow them on X at @ERODallas.