ICE detains man at Fresno airport. City says it didn’t assist, but required to give access

Federal immigration officials report arresting an Indian national at Fresno Yosemite International Airport last week who was accused of overstaying. City officials say a federal law mandated that they grant ICE agents access to a secure area at the airport.

An ICE spokesperson said the agency arrested Amaan Chand Khan, 28, an Indian national, without incident. It's unclear if he is wanted in the U.S., India or anywhere else for any other reason.

"Khan lawfully entered the United States Dec. 13, 2018, and violated the terms of admission by not departing by June 13, 2019. Khan has remained in the United States illegally since then in violation of our nation's laws. He will receive all due process," ICE said in a statement to The Fresno Bee.

Khan is currently listed in custody at the Golden State Annex facility in McFarland, according to an ICE database.

Fresno Yosemite International is a city-owned airport. A city spokesperson said its participation in the arrest was limited.

The city said a federal law — 49 CFR 1542.209 (m)(1) — requires local, state or federal employees, who have already been subject to a criminal background check, "unescorted access authority." That includes federal law enforcement officers.

"The City of Fresno does not participate in federal immigration enforcement. Airport Public Safety officers did not participate in an arrest or assist ICE agents," said city spokesperson Sontaya Rose.

A 2017 state law, the California Values Act, limits the use of state and local law enforcement for immigration efforts.

The Department of Homeland Security is offering $3,000 and a free flight to "illegal aliens" who want to self-deport.

"We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return," ICE said.