In October 2025, Maher Tarabishi, the primary caretaker of his son Wael, was detained by ICE during a scheduled check-in. Wael, who suffered from Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition, passed away on January 23rd. The family requested Maher’s release to attend the funeral, but this request was denied by ICE. Homeland Security accused Maher of ties to a terrorist organization, which his family and attorney deny, as Maher had been allowed to stay in the U.S. under supervision due to his son’s medical needs.
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Maher Tarabishi, the primary caretaker of his son Wael, has been in federal detention since October, separating him from Wael who suffered from Pompe disease. Despite the family’s pleas for his temporary release, ICE denied the request, preventing Maher from seeing his son before his death. Wael’s health deteriorated significantly without his father’s care, leading to multiple hospitalizations. Maher’s attorney stated the family hoped Maher could say goodbye, but ICE officials ultimately declined. The family denies Maher was a part of the Palestine Liberation Organization and that his absence took a toll on Wael.
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ICE Denies Detainee Funeral Access After Son’s Death, Sparking Outrage
In October 2025, Maher Tarabishi, the primary caretaker of his son Wael, was detained by ICE during a scheduled check-in. Wael, who suffered from Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition, passed away on January 23rd. The family requested Maher’s release to attend the funeral, but this request was denied by ICE. Homeland Security accused Maher of ties to a terrorist organization, which his family and attorney deny, as Maher had been allowed to stay in the U.S. under supervision due to his son’s medical needs.
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ICE Detains Father, Son Dies Without Him: A Tragedy of Cruelty
Maher Tarabishi, the primary caretaker of his son Wael, has been in federal detention since October, separating him from Wael who suffered from Pompe disease. Despite the family’s pleas for his temporary release, ICE denied the request, preventing Maher from seeing his son before his death. Wael’s health deteriorated significantly without his father’s care, leading to multiple hospitalizations. Maher’s attorney stated the family hoped Maher could say goodbye, but ICE officials ultimately declined. The family denies Maher was a part of the Palestine Liberation Organization and that his absence took a toll on Wael.
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