Family seeks answers after Afghan man dies in ICE custody in Dallas

The family of Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan immigrant detained by ICE in Dallas on March 13, 2026, says they have received no explanation for his death the following day at a Dallas hospital. ICE says he was in a processing hold, began showing shortness of breath and chest pains, and died after medical intervention during observation, with his parole status having expired in 2025. The family notes his prior local arrests but says a broader life story—he served in Afghan forces and aided U.S. troops—should be considered; DHS says there is no record of such service. The death is under investigation, and the family continues to seek answers as ICE detainee fatalities rise this year.