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NY Attorney General Investigates Rohingya Refugee's Mysterious Death

3/7/2026

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New York Attorney General Letitia James opened an inquiry into Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death.
Shah Alam, a blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead in Buffalo after release to Border Patrol.
He had been held for more than a year and was released on February 19, 2026.
James is examining the Erie County Sheriff's Office's role and coordinating with local law enforcement.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James opened an inquiry into Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death.
Shah Alam, a blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead in Buffalo after release to Border Patrol.
He had been held for more than a year and was released on February 19, 2026.
James is examining the Erie County Sheriff's Office's role and coordinating with local law enforcement.