The Department of Homeland Security has filed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer against a man accused of causing a fatal crash during a high-speed chase in Baltimore that killed a pregnant 17-year-old and her unborn child.

According to DHS, the incident occurred when the suspect allegedly fled from ICE officers, leading to a pursuit that reached speeds of 124 mph. The chase ended in a crash that resulted in the deaths of the teenager and her unborn baby.

The case has drawn attention from federal and local officials, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, who made statements about the incident that DHS has disputed. The department pushed back on Van Hollen's characterization of the suspect as an asylum seeker, though specific details of the disagreement were not provided.

The suspect has been charged in connection with the fatal crash. An ICE detainer is a request to local law enforcement to hold an individual for up to 48 hours beyond their scheduled release date so that ICE can take custody for potential removal proceedings.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities, particularly regarding high-speed pursuits and their risks to public safety.