The strongest version of this narrative highlights a systemic failure in ICE’s duty of care, framing Paktyawal’s death as emblematic of broader issues in U.S. immigration enforcement. The article effectively contrasts ICE’s bureaucratic language with the human cost—Paktyawal’s family left without answers, his children traumatized by his arrest. The inclusion of his military service alongside U.S. forces adds moral weight, questioning the treatment of allies under hardline policies. However, the ...