On Tuesday, the Erie county medical examiner’s office ruled Shah Alam’s death a homicide. Shah Alam’s death has raised urgent questions about how federal authorities under the Trump administration handle the detention and release of immigrants. In 2002, Shah Alam left for Malaysia, joining thousands of Rohingya men who migrated in search of jobs and safety. On 24 February, Shoemaker published a breaking story about the Border Patrol dropping off Shah Alam at the store. On 5 March, former DHS secretary Kristi Noem was questioned about Shah Alam’s death.

Source: The Guardian April 04, 2026 15:19 UTC