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Award-winning filmmaker detained by immigration officials in US

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An award-winning filmmaker from Kashmir who legally entered the U.S. and sought asylum has been detained by federal immigration officials, according to his family and supporters. Arfat Sheikh was arrested Sept.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Arfat Sheikh was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, advocacy group says.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    US: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker detained (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE agents in Washington on September 24, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Officials say he "illegally overstayed his lawful admittance" as US President Trump pursues an immigration clampdown.

  3. The Hill

    Award-winning filmmaker detained by immigration officials in US (opens The Hill)

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    An award-winning filmmaker from Kashmir who legally entered the U.S. and sought asylum has been detained by federal immigration officials, according to his family and supporters. Arfat Sheikh was arrested Sept.

  4. Al Jazeera

    US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.