Summary
U.S. Border Patrol dropped off Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, at a closed coffee shop in Buffalo, New York. Days later, he was found dead, leading to criticism of the Department of Homeland Security's handling of the situation.
Key Facts
- Nurul Amin Shah Alam was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar.
- U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a closed coffee shop in Buffalo, New York.
- Days after being dropped off, Shah Alam was found dead downtown.
- The Department of Homeland Security had claimed Shah Alam was released at a "warm, safe location."
- Homeland Security Democrats criticized Secretary Kristi Noem and suggested she prepare for legal action.
- A video obtained by the Investigative Post showed evidence that contradicted DHS's statements.
- A police investigation was launched into Shah Alam's abandonment and subsequent death.
