Pharmacy Professor Detained in Immigration Battle | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A University of Maryland pharmacy instructor, Berhanu Kibret, remains in immigration detention after being arrested at a Texas airport — despite having proper documentation and strong support from his university, colleagues, and family. Accused of visa overstaying, he’s been held for four weeks, and a judge recently denied his bond request. Praised as a beloved teacher and researcher even before his arrest, Kibret also supports his wife and children in Ethiopia. His mentor called the ruling devastating, as this case reflects a broader trend of immigration enforcement targeting travelers with…