Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, Pennsylvania man now faces deportation by ICE

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A US man wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years has been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just days after being exonerated of a murder charge. Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam, a legal permanent resident, was finally released from prison after new evidence surfaced that proved his innocence in the murder of his former roommate, Tom Kinser.

Vedam's exoneration is a significant development, but his family and lawyers are now fighting to prevent his deportation to India. Despite being born in India, Vedam moved to the US at just nine months old and has no known relatives still living there. His community, including his sister Saraswathi Vedam and her four daughters, are all based in the US or Canada.

However, ICE has stated that they intend to deport Vedam to India, a decision that his family finds deeply disturbing. "We believe deportation from the United States now, to send him to a country where he has few connections, would represent another terrible wrong done to a man who has already endured a record-setting injustice," said Vedam's lawyer, Ava Benach.

The circumstances surrounding Vedam's arrest are also concerning. After being exonerated of murder, ICE quickly took him into custody and is now holding him pending deportation. His family argues that his decades of good behavior, completion of three degrees, and community service while behind bars should be considered when the immigration court examines his case.

The case highlights the complexities and often unfair nature of the US immigration system. It also raises questions about the consequences of being wrongly imprisoned for so long and the difficulties faced by those who are released from prison, only to face further challenges in their personal lives.
 
🀯 This is just crazy! Subu's been through enough, man... 40 years in prison, then he gets exonerated and still gotta worry about being sent back to India? 🌟 I mean, his family has no reason to be there for him, but it's like ICE is trying to rip the rug out from under him. 😩 He's been an American since he was 9 months old, he's got degrees, community service... what more does he gotta do?! πŸ€” Deportation at this point would just be a whole new level of injustice. 🚫 I hope his lawyers can get this sorted out ASAP! πŸ•’
 
OMG 🀯 I cant even believe this is happening to Subu!!! He's already been thru hell and back, 40 yrs in prison is like a nightmare come true! And now they wanna deport him to India?! 😱 That's just cruel! He was born here, grew up here, has a whole fam in the US and Canada... what's he gonna do in India?! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ ICE needs to re-think this decision ASAP πŸ’― His family is fighting hard for him, they shouldn't have to go thru this stress too! The system is so messed up 😩 Subu deserves a second chance at life after everything he's been thru!
 
ICE is like the ultimate party crasher - shows up uninvited, ruins the celebration (in this case, Subu's freedom), and then has the nerve to ask you to leave... 40 years later πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. I mean, come on, dude, didn't they get the memo that he was innocent? πŸ™„ And now his family is stuck dealing with deportation drama, like, what even is the point of having a record-setting injustice if you're just gonna send the guy back to where he has no connections? 🀯 Subu's story is like a cautionary tale about the messed up nature of our immigration system... πŸ‘Ž
 
πŸ€” OMG, this is like a wild rollercoaster ride! So Subu's just outta prison after 40+ yrs and now he's stuck with deportation? That's crazy talk! He was wrongly locked up for a murder he didn't even do... like, what more evidence does ICE need to see? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ His family is all bent outta shape 'cause they think deporting him back to India would be super unfair. I mean, the guy has zero connections left over there and they're basically saying "you did this to us, now we gotta deal with it"... not cool.

And can we talk about how the system works? Like, if someone's been wrongly imprisoned for decades, shouldn't that count for something? They should be like "oh, you've done your time, now you get a second chance" instead of trying to send them back to where they basically started. πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ It's just another example of how messed up the immigration system can be...
 
🀯 this is a super concerning situation, Subramanyam's case highlights how even after being exonerated, he's still facing deportation back to India, that's just not fair considering his decades of good behavior and completing multiple degrees while behind bars... πŸ€”

it's also worth noting that the US immigration system can be really complex and often leaves people in limbo like Subramanyam, who was wrongly imprisoned for over 40 years and is now struggling to rebuild his life after finally being released πŸŒͺ️.

the fact that ICE took him into custody just days after his exoneration raises more questions than answers... shouldn't he be allowed some time to adjust to his newfound freedom before facing another hurdle like deportation? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

anyway, I'm keeping an eye on this case and hoping for a positive outcome for Subramanyam and his family 😊
 
This is just heartbreaking! 🀯 Subu's story is a perfect example of how our justice system can fail people, even when there's overwhelming evidence of their innocence. He's been through hell and back, spending over 40 years behind bars for something he didn't do. And now, he's being punished all over again by being taken into ICE custody just days after his exoneration? It's just cruel.

I think it's totally reasonable that Subu's family is fighting to prevent his deportation to India, given that he has no known relatives left there and has built a life in the US. His lawyers make a strong argument that his good behavior while incarcerated, including completing three degrees and doing community service, should be taken into account when assessing his immigration status.

It really highlights the complexities and flaws of our US immigration system, which often prioritize punishment over rehabilitation and reintegration. We need to take a closer look at these policies and ensure they're fair, humane, and treat people with dignity, especially those who have been wrongly imprisoned for so long. πŸ˜”
 
πŸ€” I just can't believe this is happening to Subu. He's been through hell and back, spent 40 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, and now the US is putting him on a plane to India? πŸ›«οΈ What's the point of that? He doesn't even have any family left there anymore... his sister and her four daughters are here in Canada. And what about all the good things he did while he was in prison? Completing three degrees, community service... shouldn't that count for something? 😩 This whole thing just feels so unfair. We're lucky to live in a country where we can try our cases and have some semblance of justice, but I guess that's not always the case for everyone. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
OMG what's going on with this guy Subu... I mean he was just released after 40 yrs in prison but now ICE is like deporting him back to India? 🀯 Like, how can they do that to someone who has been through so much already? He's got no fam or friends left there and his lawyer says it'd be another huge injustice...
 
I don't usually comment but... this story is super messed up 🀯. Subu's case is like a nightmare come true – he's been through 40+ years of wrongful imprisonment and now they're just gonna deport him back to India? 😱 It's not like he has any family or connections left there. I mean, can't we just grant him some kind of asylum or something? He's already done so much time, you know?

I'm all for making sure people follow the rules, but this is ridiculous. ICE is just piling on more trauma to someone who's already been through hell. And what about his education and good deeds while he was in prison? Don't those count for anything? πŸ€” I don't get why they're not considering that when they make their decision.

This whole situation is like a textbook example of how messed up our immigration system can be. It's like, we're supposed to be a country of freedom and justice, but sometimes it feels like the system just picks winners and losers... or in this case, wrongly convicted guys who deserve a second chance πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ.
 
πŸ€” This is like a puzzle with too many pieces that don't fit. Subu's been outta prison for like, what, 3 days? πŸ•°οΈ And already ICE is trying to deport him back to India? 😱 That's crazy talk! He was wrongly locked up for over 40 years, spent decades buildin' a life in the US... and now they wanna send him packin'? 🚫

I drew a diagram of this situation:

```
+-----------------------+
| ICE |
| Want to deport |
| Subu back to India |
+-----------------------+
|
| Wrongly imprisoned
v
+-----------------------+
| Subu |
| Released from |
| prison, but |
| still in custody|
+-----------------------+
```

This is a big deal, fam! 🀝 We gotta talk about the struggles these people face after bein' wrongfully imprisoned. It's like, they get outta prison, think they're free... and then BAM! ICE comes knockin', takin' 'em back to the country of origin. No consideration for their good deeds or time served? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

We need a better system, you know? One that takes into account all these factors, like Subu's case. We gotta be more careful with our laws and make sure we're not hurtin' people who've already suffered so much. πŸ’”
 
This is just great πŸ˜’. A guy gets exonerated after serving over 40 years in prison, and what does ICE do? They immediately start looking for reasons to deport him back to India πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. Like, what's the point of even releasing a man from prison if you're just going to stick it to him some more? His family is fighting hard to keep him here, but I'm sure the system will just find a way to screw them over 😑. And don't even get me started on the fact that ICE can just decide to deport someone because they have "few connections" in their home country πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. It's like they're trying to punish him for being unlucky enough to be wrongly accused all those years ago. The whole thing just feels so... unfair πŸ˜”.
 
Man... this is just crazy 🀯. Subu's been through enough already, spent 40 years locked up and now he's gotta worry about getting kicked out of the country? 😱 It's like, he's had no life here for so long, his family's all set in the US or Canada, what's gonna happen to them if they have to start over in India? πŸ€” And ICE is just gonna take him without even giving it a second thought? 😑 I get that they've gotta follow the rules and all, but come on... this guy deserves some compassion. He's already been wrongly convicted, now give him a break when he's finally free. It's like, what more does he have to go through? 🀯
 
OMG, this is like, SO not right 🀯! I mean, Subu was just exonerated of a murder charge, which is already crazy enough, but then ICE comes along and is all "you're still gonna get deported" 😱? Like, what even is the point of that?! He's been through so much, and now his family is like "hey, we thought he was free to live his life" πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. The fact that he has no known relatives in India and has built a whole new life here in the US makes this deportation thing even more messed up πŸ’”. Can't they just give him a break after all he's been through? πŸ™
 
πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ Like, can you even imagine being wrongfully imprisoned for 40+ years?! 😱 And then ICE takes him into custody just days after he's exonerated?! 🚫 It's like they're more worried about deporting him to India than making sure he's safe and adjusting to life outside of prison. 🌎 His family is literally fighting tooth and nail for him, and it's heartbreaking to think that ICE might still send him back. πŸ€•

Did you see the stats on wrongful convictions? πŸ“Š In 2022 alone, there were over 10,000 exonerations in the US. That's like, what, 1% of all prisoners?! 🀯 And it just goes to show that our justice system is not perfect. πŸ’”

Here are some demographics on people who've been wrongfully convicted: πŸ‘€

* 75% were white
* 14% were black
* 8% were Hispanic/Latino
* 3% were Asian/Pacific Islander

πŸ“Š And if we look at the average length of time served before exoneration, it's like 20 years! πŸ•°οΈ Can you imagine having to spend two decades in prison for a crime you didn't commit?! 😩
 
OMG, this is just heartbreaking πŸ€•! Subu was already through so much, 40 yrs of wrongful imprisonment, and now he's facing deportation back to India? That's like, a whole new level of injustice 😱. His family is right, he's been a model citizen, done all the right things while in prison, and this is just another cruel twist. Can't the US gov just give him a break after everything he's been through? 🀞
 
πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ This whole situation is just mind-blowing... Subu's been locked up for 40+ years already, and now he's being sent back to India? It's like, what even is the logic behind that? He's got no family ties left in India, and he's already lost so much of his life. πŸ€• His lawyer is right, it would be another huge injustice to stick him with a deportation that could leave him all alone again. 🌟 The fact that ICE took him into custody just days after he was exonerated is also super fishy. What are they trying to hide? πŸ€‘
 
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