Deportation of Indian Immigrants by the United States
Indian Parliament disrupted by opposition lawmakers protesting mistreatment of Indian immigrants deported by the United States, citing handcuffing and leg chains. Trump administration's use of military aircraft for deportations to India a departure from previous practice. Indian government engaging with U.S. authorities to ensure deportees are not mistreated. Indian nationals have been deported back to India from the U.S. since 2009.
Key Points
- Opposition lawmakers in India protested mistreatment of Indian immigrants deported by the U.S.
- Trump administration's use of military aircraft for deportations to India is a new practice
- Indian government engaging with U.S. authorities to ensure deportees are not mistreated
- 15,668 Indian nationals have been deported back to India from the U.S. since 2009
Cons
- Mistreatment of Indian immigrants during deportation process
- Disruption in Indian Parliament due to protests