Overview

• Mohammad Kharwin, linked to the terrorist group Hezb-e-Islami, was first detained in March 2023 after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Despite suspicions of his terror ties, Kharwin was released under ICE's Alternatives to Detention program and later roamed free in the U.S.
• Kharwin was arrested again in February 2024 but was released on bond by an immigration judge who was not informed of his terror watchlist status.
• The case has sparked criticism of the Biden administration's border policies and raised concerns about national security.
• Kharwin is scheduled for another court appearance in 2025, with no restrictions on his movements in the U.S.