A Nigerian national working as a campaign canvasser in Pennsylvania was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge.
The individual was employed by a political campaign in the state, though the specific campaign was not identified in the report.
ICE, the federal agency that enforces immigration laws, carried out the arrest following the defendant’s guilty plea. The charge of disorderly conduct can result in fines and possible incarceration.
Details about the circumstances that led to the arrest were not disclosed, but the case underscores the legal risks that foreign nationals can face while participating in U.S. political activities.
The incident highlights the presence of Nigerian nationals in American campaign work and the importance of understanding U.S. criminal law when engaging in public duties abroad.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>