SCSU Student-athlete Freed From ICE Detention After Custody

WHO:

NH Register - Deng, a student-athlete at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU).

WHAT:

NH Register - Deng was released from ICE custody after being arrested.

New Haven Independent - Deng was arrested 12 days prior to his release while traveling to visit his girlfriend.

WHERE:

NH Register - Deng was arrested at Tweed New Haven Airport.

New Haven Independent - Deng was traveling to North Carolina.

WHEN:

NH Register - Deng was arrested on September 4.

WHY:

NH Register - The reason for Deng's arrest was not specified in the articles.

HOW:

NH Register - Deng was arrested by ICE agents.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 23:59 UTC)

Deng, a student-athlete at Southern Connecticut State University, was released from ICE custody after being arrested while traveling to visit his girlfriend in North Carolina. He was taken into custody at Tweed New Haven Airport on September 4, and the reason for his arrest has not been specified. After spending 12 days in detention, Deng is now free following his release.