Jordanian National Sentenced to 27 Months for Illegal Firearm Possession

Faces deportation after serving prison term in Ohio case

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 43-year-old Jordanian national named Husam Al Najjar has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm while residing in the U.S. on an expired visa. After his prison term, Al Najjar will face deportation from the United States.

Why it matters

This case highlights the strict enforcement of U.S. immigration and firearm laws, even for non-citizens who may have otherwise established ties to the country through marriage. It serves as a warning about the consequences of violating these laws and the government's commitment to removing those who do so from the country.

The details

Evidence presented at trial showed that Al Najjar entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visitor visa in late 2014, but his visa expired just a month after he married a U.S. citizen in Toledo in 2015. Despite his wife's efforts to secure lawful status for him, those attempts were unsuccessful. Federal agents later discovered social media posts of Al Najjar with firearms, leading them to execute a search warrant and confiscate a Glock 9mm pistol from his home.

  • Al Najjar entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visitor visa in late 2014.
  • Al Najjar married a U.S. citizen in Toledo in March 2015, but his visa expired a month later.
  • Al Najjar was convicted by a jury in October 2025.
  • Al Najjar was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison on February 9, 2026.

The players

Husam Al Najjar

A 43-year-old Jordanian national who was convicted of illegally possessing a firearm while residing in the U.S. on an expired visa.

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio

The federal prosecutors who handled the case against Al Najjar.

FBI Toledo Field Office

One of the lead agencies that investigated the case.

Homeland Security Investigations

One of the lead agencies that investigated the case.

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The agency that Al Najjar's wife sought to secure lawful status for him through, but those efforts were unsuccessful.

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What they’re saying

“This conviction sends a stern message about the consequences of violating U.S. immigration and firearm laws, intending to deter similar violations and promote legal pathways for those seeking to reside in the country.”

— Matthew Shepherd, Assistant United States Attorney (Justice Department release)

What’s next

After serving his 27-month prison sentence, Husam Al Najjar will be taken into administrative immigration custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation from the United States.

The takeaway

This case highlights the strict enforcement of U.S. immigration and firearm laws, even for non-citizens who may have otherwise established ties to the country. It serves as a warning about the consequences of violating these laws and the government's commitment to removing those who do so from the country.