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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1H 14M

ICE Outrage: Death, Lies, and a Political Showdown

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A disabled refugee was found dead days after U.S. Border Patrol let him off alone at a closed coffee shop — sparking widespread outrage and accusations of inhumanity within ICE and CBP. Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee who spoke little English and was nearly blind, vanished and died in Buffalo after being left miles from home with no support — authorities are now investigating.Meanwhile in New York City, federal immigration agents sparked protests when they entered a Columbia University dorm under controversial circumstances to arrest a student. After public backlash, Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured her release following a meeting with President Donald Trump, showcasing a bold approach to resisting aggressive immigration tactics.In this video we break down:🔹 What really happened to Nurul Amin Shah Alam and why public officials are calling for accountability🔹 The NYC ICE dorm incident and how political pressure changed the outcome🔹 Growing civil liberties concerns under current U.S. immigration enforcement🔹 Reactions from mayors, lawmakers, activists, and civil rights groups📌 Subscribe for daily analysis on immigration policy, protests, and key human rights stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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