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Rohingya Refugee Dies After Border Patrol Release, Outrage Ensues

4/7/2026

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Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, died on February 24, 2025, after Border Patrol agents dropped him off outside a closed Tim Horton's in Buffalo, New York.
A medical examiner ruled his death a homicide due to complications from an ulcer caused by hypothermia and dehydration.
Shah Alam's family was unaware of his release into immigration custody, leading to community outrage and calls for accountability from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James.
Homeland Security denied responsibility, citing Shah Alam's criminal history.

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Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, died on February 24, 2025, after Border Patrol agents dropped him off outside a closed Tim Horton's in Buffalo, New York.
A medical examiner ruled his death a homicide due to complications from an ulcer caused by hypothermia and dehydration.
Shah Alam's family was unaware of his release into immigration custody, leading to community outrage and calls for accountability from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James.
Homeland Security denied responsibility, citing Shah Alam's criminal history.