Summary
A Rohingya refugee named Nurul Amin Shah Alam was found dead in Buffalo, New York, after being dropped miles from his home by U.S. Border Patrol. He was nearly blind and could not speak English, and his family was not informed about his location after his release from jail. His death has led to calls for an investigation into the actions of federal immigration authorities.
Key Facts
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead in Buffalo, New York.
- U.S. Border Patrol dropped him off miles from his home after his release from a county jail.
- He was left at a coffee shop and was not fluent in English.
- Shah Alam's family did not know his whereabouts after his release.
- He was arrested a year earlier due to a misunderstanding involving a curtain rod he used as a cane.
- U.S. authorities initially held him in jail before a plea deal allowed his release.
- His death occurred during cold weather in Buffalo, raising concerns about how he was left.
- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and other representatives have called for an investigation into the incident.
