KoalaKraze
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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 murder charges. Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam, a Pennsylvania resident, spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit before new evidence surfaced clearing his name.
In a stunning turn of events, Vedam's family has been left reeling as ICE has announced plans to deport him back to India - the country where he was born but has lived in the US since he was nine months old. The 43-year-old, who is now a legal permanent resident and had his citizenship application accepted before being arrested, faces an uncertain future after being held without parole.
Vedam's exoneration earlier this month marked a major victory for his family and supporters, but it appears ICE has prioritized deportation over justice. His case highlights the often-arcane world of US immigration law, where mistakes can have catastrophic consequences for innocent individuals like Vedam.
The circumstances surrounding Vedam's detention are deeply concerning. Having been held in a facility with hundreds of other inmates, Vedam is being forced to navigate a new and unfamiliar environment after decades of familiarity behind bars. His supporters argue that his extensive record of good behavior, multiple degrees earned while incarcerated, and community service should be taken into account when determining his immigration status.
Vedam's family has expressed outrage at the swift action by ICE, stating they were not informed about the deportation plans until after Vedam had been held in custody. His sister, Saraswathi Vedam, described the situation as "terrible" and argued that deportation would be a second injustice for Vedam, who had already endured an unprecedented 43 years of wrongful imprisonment.
The story raises important questions about the US immigration system and its propensity to deport individuals based on past convictions rather than current circumstances. As Vedam's case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether justice will prevail or if he will face deportation to a country where his ties are weak at best - a situation that his family believes would rob him of yet another life.
In a stunning turn of events, Vedam's family has been left reeling as ICE has announced plans to deport him back to India - the country where he was born but has lived in the US since he was nine months old. The 43-year-old, who is now a legal permanent resident and had his citizenship application accepted before being arrested, faces an uncertain future after being held without parole.
Vedam's exoneration earlier this month marked a major victory for his family and supporters, but it appears ICE has prioritized deportation over justice. His case highlights the often-arcane world of US immigration law, where mistakes can have catastrophic consequences for innocent individuals like Vedam.
The circumstances surrounding Vedam's detention are deeply concerning. Having been held in a facility with hundreds of other inmates, Vedam is being forced to navigate a new and unfamiliar environment after decades of familiarity behind bars. His supporters argue that his extensive record of good behavior, multiple degrees earned while incarcerated, and community service should be taken into account when determining his immigration status.
Vedam's family has expressed outrage at the swift action by ICE, stating they were not informed about the deportation plans until after Vedam had been held in custody. His sister, Saraswathi Vedam, described the situation as "terrible" and argued that deportation would be a second injustice for Vedam, who had already endured an unprecedented 43 years of wrongful imprisonment.
The story raises important questions about the US immigration system and its propensity to deport individuals based on past convictions rather than current circumstances. As Vedam's case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether justice will prevail or if he will face deportation to a country where his ties are weak at best - a situation that his family believes would rob him of yet another life.
! ICE should be congratulated for finally getting their act together and recognizing Vedam's innocence, instead of being hailed as heroes. I mean, who needs due process or basic human rights when you're deporting people? It's not like Vedam had his citizenship application accepted before being arrested, so why is he suddenly not good enough to stay? His case is a perfect example of how the US immigration system is designed to fail innocent people. And by the way, what's with all this hand-wringing about Vedam's "ties" to India? He was born there, but he's lived here for over 40 years – who cares if his family still lives in India? It's not like he can just pick up and move back whenever he wants. Deportation is a great idea, let's make it easier! 
this is just ridiculous ICE is supposed to be about enforcing laws not punishing people for mistakes they didn't even make i dont get why Vedams citizenship wasnt more important than some technicality in immigration law 
his story is heartbreaking and unfair he didnt deserve 43 years of hell but now hes being sent back to a country where he has no real ties its just cruel 
this is insane what is going on with ICE they should be celebrating Subu's exoneration not trying to deport him after 43 yrs in the slammer can't believe his own government would do this to someone who has spent half their life behind bars and just got out 
it's like they're playing with people's lives like pawns in a game of immigration chess...this is not right
. I get that immigration laws are complicated, but this is just plain cruel. And to think he was just exonerated after 40+ years... now he's got a new fight on his hands 
. Prioritizing deportation over justice? No thanks 
. This whole situation stinks and I'm still waiting for someone to make some sense out of it 
. his sister Saraswathi's words sum up the situation perfectly: "terrible".
Subu should be a hero, not some deportation target 
his case is like a nightmare come true 
but I guess when you're in ICE, common sense goes out the window 
my heart goes out to Subu and his family, this is a total injustice 
like what's the point of justice if you're just gonna mess it up again? 
that's not right at all. I mean, Subu has a record now, but does that really justify kicking him out of the country when he was wrongly convicted for 40 years?! 
it's like they're more concerned with following procedure than doing what's right. anyway, this whole thing is just super frustrating 
. Subu was just exonerated, what more proof do they need? He's been a model inmate, even got multiple degrees while in the system 
this is a disaster, plain and simple. i just don't understand how the us immigration system can be so callous and heartless 
and i'm literally not even mad anymore, but seriously have you guys played that new game "Eternity's Edge"? it's like, whoa 