VOI World/ Desk
A 73-year-old Sikh woman of Indian origin, Harjit Kaur, has been deported from the United States after residing there for over three decades. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out the action, transporting her in handcuffs to Georgia without notifying her family or attorney.
Kaur had lived undetected in the U.S. following an asylum case denial. Despite regularly reporting to ICE every six months for more than a decade, she was detained and removed without prior communication or a chance to meet legal counsel.
Her sudden deportation has triggered outrage among immigrant rights groups and the Sikh community, raising concerns over due process and human rights. Critics say her age, long residence, and lack of transparency in the deportation process make the move particularly harsh.
Back in India, Kaur faces uncertainty about her future and reintegration into a society she left decades ago. Her case underscores the fraught intersection of U.S. immigration policy and long-standing diaspora ties.
