Death of ‘nearly blind’ refugee after being released by Border Patrol in Upstate NY ruled a homicide

Death of ‘nearly blind’ refugee after being released by Border Patrol in Upstate NY ruled a homicide

The death of a “nearly blind” Rohingya refugee who did not speak English and was found in freezing temperatures in Upstate New York days after being released from federal immigration custody has been ruled a homicide.

Charges Against Border Patrol Agents Over Refugee Death “Difficult”

Charges Against Border Patrol Agents Over Refugee Death “Difficult” sthyberg Mon, 04/13/2026 - 10:21 In the Media Elisabeth Haub School of Law Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks with Newsweek on the legal complexities surrounding the death of refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam, noting it would be extremely difficult to pursue homicide charges given the lack of clear evidence establishing responsibility. https://www.newsweek.com/charges-agai…