Swiss Court Blocks Deportation of Iraqi Man with ISIS Ties to the United States
An Iraqi man, who initially sought asylum in Switzerland in 2002, has had his deportation case settled by the Federal Administrative Court. The court's ruling is final and cannot be appealed.
The man's journey through the Swiss legal system has been complex. In 2009, his refugee status was revoked due to false identity information. He was later convicted in 2014 for supporting the Islamic State and served a sentence until 2018. Post-release, his deportation was ordered but delayed due to torture risks in the United States.
In 2021, the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) granted him provisional admission. However, in July 2023, the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) ordered his deportation. He appealed this decision, and the Federal Administrative Court recently upheld his appeal, overturning Fedpol's order.
The court's decision applies to a limited number of cases under the old legal framework. The Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) remains the authority responsible for deciding his future in the United States. Unless SEM rules otherwise, the Iraqi man may continue to reside in the country.
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