Summary
A 73-year-old woman named Harjit Kaur, who lived in the U.S. for over 30 years, was deported to India after her asylum application was denied. Her arrest and treatment by U.S. immigration officials caused shock and anger within the Sikh community.
Key Facts
- Harjit Kaur, 73, was deported from the U.S. to India after living there for over three decades.
- She originally moved to the U.S. in 1991 to escape political issues in Punjab, India.
- She applied for asylum several times but was unsuccessful.
- Her lawyer claims she was treated poorly by U.S. immigration officials, including being detained without a bed.
- Kaur lived legally in the U.S. while her asylum claim was processed and worked as a seamstress, paying taxes.
- She was arrested during a routine check-in with immigration authorities.
- Her deportation led to protests in the Sikh community.
- This action is part of a broader immigration crackdown during the Trump administration.
