ICE Apprehends Uzbek National: “Non-Criminal” Status Challenged by Foreign Terror Warrant
Federal authorities have arrested Akhror Bozorov, a 31-year-old national from Uzbekistan, in a case that exposes significant gaps between domestic “non-criminal” classifications and international security threats. Bozorov, who was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Kansas, was actively working as a commercial truck driver at the time of his arrest, possessing a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the state of Pennsylvania.
Deep Search: The Disconnect Between US Records and Global Alerts
While Bozorov is categorized as having “no criminal record” within the United States—a status often referred to by immigration critics as “non-criminal”—investigations reveal a starkly different profile abroad. According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sources, Bozorov has been a wanted fugitive in Uzbekistan since 2022.
An international arrest warrant charges him with membership in a terrorist organization. Specifically, Uzbek authorities accuse Bozorov of utilizing online platforms to distribute jihadist propaganda and actively recruiting individuals to join extremist causes. This international warrant predates his entry into the United States, yet he was processed and released into the interior of the country.
Background: From Border Entry to Commercial Trucking
The timeline of Bozorov’s movements raises questions regarding vetting protocols for asylum seekers and migrants:
February 2023: Bozorov illegally entered the United States and was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol.
Release and Work Authorization: Following standard processing procedures for individuals with no domestic* criminal history, he was released into the U.S. and subsequently granted work authorization in January 2024.
Commercial Licensing: In July 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued Bozorov a non-domiciled CDL, allowing him to operate heavy commercial vehicles on American highways.
Arrest: He was taken into custody by ICE on November 9, 2025, in Kansas, ending his tenure as a commercial driver.
Objections and Vetting Concerns
The case has ignited a firestorm of debate regarding the term “non-criminal.” Proponents of stricter border enforcement argue that the label is dangerously misleading, as it relies on a lack of U.S. convictions rather than a comprehensive assessment of global criminal history.
Critics of the current system point to the issuance of a CDL to a foreign national with an active terror warrant as a systemic failure. “The fact that a wanted affiliate of a terrorist organization could not only enter the country but legally obtain a license to drive 18-wheelers demonstrates a breakdown in communication between international intelligence and state-level licensing bureaus,” noted a security analyst.
Conversely, civil liberties advocates often caution that foreign arrest warrants—particularly from authoritarian regimes—require careful scrutiny to ensure they are not politically motivated. However, in Bozorov’s case, DHS and ICE have validated the threat sufficiently to prioritize his arrest and removal, signaling high confidence in the intelligence provided by Uzbekistan. The incident continues to fuel legislative pushback against the issuance of commercial licenses to undocumented nationals.
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