Ray, a young refugee born in a Nepal camp, was deported to Bhutan where he faced immediate threats from authorities. Now hiding in India without legal status or family, he survives thanks to a pastor's help. The Trump administration has resumed deportations to Bhutan, contradicting earlier claims of safety for those being sent back. Advocates assert the U.S. has neglected legal protections against dangerous deportations, with verbal assurances from ICE officers proving futile as Bhutan rejects deportees upon arrival.
Ray finds himself in a precarious situation in India, hiding from authorities after being deported to Bhutan, a country he has never known, where his family is persecuted.
Under President Trump's administration, Bhutan has accepted deported individuals despite its prior refusals, revealing a stark contrast between promises made by ICE officers and the actual treatment upon arrival.
U.S. immigration law should prevent deporting vulnerable individuals to countries where they face danger, yet the Trump administration's actions have dangerously undermined these safeguards.
Aisa Villarosa highlights the disconnect between the assurances given by ICE and the reality faced by deported individuals, contributing to fear and uncertainty for affected families.
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