Iraqi Christians, also known as Chaldeans, have been fleeing escalating persecution in the Middle East at the hands of the Islamic State terrorist group for about two years. The country’s Christian population has declined markedly since the Iraq War began in 2003.
The 27 immigrants who were detained are in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as their asylum cases proceed.
Family members and activists say they’ve been given little details as to why they’ve been detained for so long, despite being refugees from Middle East terror.
“We’re asking for answers and we’re asking for an explanation,” said Mark Arabo, a spokesman for the local Chaldean community and president of the Neighborhood Market Association....
