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Reynolds Demands Repeal of 1971 Law After Grooming Convict Release

7/3/2026

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Ellie Reynolds urged repealing the 1971 Immigration Act, saying it favors grooming-gang perpetrators over white victims.
She said the government knew Ahmed’s 2026 release was imminent and should have prepared deportation, but 1971 Immigration Act bars removing Commonwealth citizens who arrived over 50 years ago.
Ahmed, 73, left prison after 14 years of a 19-year term and lives with a GPS tag.
Victims learned of his release the following Monday.

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Ellie Reynolds urged repealing the 1971 Immigration Act, saying it favors grooming-gang perpetrators over white victims.
She said the government knew Ahmed’s 2026 release was imminent and should have prepared deportation, but 1971 Immigration Act bars removing Commonwealth citizens who arrived over 50 years ago.
Ahmed, 73, left prison after 14 years of a 19-year term and lives with a GPS tag.
Victims learned of his release the following Monday.