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A University of Maryland pharmacy instructor, Berhanu Kibret, remains in immigration detention after being arrested at a Texas airport — despite having proper documentation and strong support from his university, colleagues, and family. Accused of visa overstaying, he’s been held for four weeks, and a judge recently denied his bond request. Praised as a beloved teacher and researcher even before his arrest, Kibret also supports his wife and children in Ethiopia. His mentor called the ruling devastating, as this case reflects a broader trend of immigration enforcement targeting travelers with expired visas — including another academic recently detained but later released. Kibret’s legal team is now reviewing the decision and preparing next steps, while the university stands ready to support him if released.

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