
Washington, November 4, 2025: A US court has halted the deportation of an Indian-origin man who spent 43 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, bringing temporary relief to him and his family. Recently exonerated, the man had been facing deportation proceedings due to his non-citizen status, despite being declared innocent and released. His legal team argued that deportation would be an “additional injustice” after decades of wrongful imprisonment and urged the court to consider humanitarian grounds.
The court’s decision allows time for a full review of his immigration status, with human rights groups calling for permanent residency and compensation. Supporters have highlighted the need for systemic reforms to prevent such miscarriages of justice and to support exonerees in rebuilding their lives. Advocacy organisations have also demanded that the US government apologise and provide financial relief, saying that freedom alone cannot compensate for 43 years lost to a wrongful conviction.

















