Nurul Amin Shah Alam: Death of nearly blind refugee left at Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide

Key Points:

• The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar found on a Buffalo street in February, has been ruled a homicide due to complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer caused by hypothermia and dehydration.
• Shah Alam was left by Border Patrol agents at a Tim Hortons restaurant after his release from jail, but US Customs and Border Protection denies responsibility, stating he showed no signs of distress at the time.
• Authorities, including the Erie County District Attorney and New York Attorney General, are reviewing the case, while immigrant advocates and New York officials call for accountability and a criminal investigation into the Border Patrol's conduct.
• Shah Alam had spent about a year in jail before his release on February 19, and his family was not informed of his release; he was found dead five days later, with many details about his health and final days remaining confidential.
• The case has sparked outrage among immigrant rights groups and local officials, highlighting concerns about the treatment of vulnerable refugees and the need for systemic protections.