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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Wisconsin state trooper released after ICE detention

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Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, a Wisconsin state trooper originally from South Africa, was released from ICE custody after being detained at an airport. The Guardian reports that he has waited seven years for his asylum case to be heard.

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Why it matters

The case involves federal immigration enforcement and a state law-enforcement employee, but the articles describe no broader operational or economic effect. It may be relevant to Van Der Merwe’s employment and immigration proceedings.