Sey, a Ghanaian-Canadian who moved to the United States in 2022 to marry a woman in Ohio, was booked into the Butler County Jail (north of Cincinnati) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Jail records list his status as “Hold for ICE,” with no criminal charges filed against him. The precise reason for the hold has not been publicly detailed by officials.
He has been a vocal supporter of President Trump’s mass deportation policies, writing for outlets including The Daily Wire, The Blaze, and Christian Post, and arguing that Christian ethics require enforcement of immigration laws. Supporters, including Allie Beth Stuckey, have described the situation as a paperwork or clerical issue that is being resolved and stated that ICE did not come to his home. Sey previously noted that he did not have permanent residency and was not authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of his move.
The detention has drawn attention because of the contrast with his public advocacy. As of the latest reports, he remained in custody on the ICE hold.
