US immigration agents left a refugee to die in the cold. His community is demanding justice
Summary
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee with mental health challenges, died after U.S. immigration agents left him alone outside in freezing weather in Buffalo, New York. His community is now demanding justice and pushing lawmakers to pass laws that limit local police cooperation with federal immigration officials to prevent future harm.Key Facts
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam was a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee from Myanmar who spoke no English and had mental health issues.
- After months in immigration custody, he was released alone in the cold during winter near a closed coffee shop.
- Alam died a few days after his release.
- The Rohingya community in Buffalo is scared and some avoid leaving their homes.
- The community is advocating for the New York for All act to restrict local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
- Rohingya Empowerment Community (REC), a support group founded shortly before Alam’s death, now leads community activism.
- The Rohingya are a persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar denied citizenship and rights in their home country.
- Communication challenges make it hard for Rohingya refugees to access standard resettlement services.
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