Blei Wah/Burma/Assault, Arson, Aggravated Assault of Police Officer

Federal immigration agents arrested Blei Wah, a Burma national here illegally, in Omaha, Nebraska, on charges of assault, arson, aggravated assault of police officer.

Robbery and aggravated assault charges involving illegal aliens typically trigger dual enforcement — a state criminal prosecution alongside a federal immigration removal proceeding that moves on an independent timeline. Immigration authorities file immediate detainers to prevent release, ensuring Wah cannot be released without federal clearance pending both the criminal case and a separate hearing before an immigration judge.

Wah remains in ICE custody pending a hearing before a federal immigration judge. If the court orders removal, Wah would be returned to Burma.