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Shepherd’s deportation consistent with immigration rules: US

Washington, May 26
The US today said deportation of Indian orphan Kairi Abha Shepherd was consistent with its immigration priorities, indicating it would go ahead with the proceedings, despite an appeal by New Delhi that her case be treated with "sensitivity and compassion".

India had said the humanitarian dimension of the case should be considered before removing Shepherd, who was adopted by an Utah woman from Kolkata when she was just three months old and has lived in the US ever since.

In 2004, Shepherd was convicted of attempted forgery and third-degree forgery. After she served her time, the government initiated removal proceedings against her, and the 30-year-old is facing deportation as a "criminal alien".

Reacting to the Indian request, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said the deportation proceedings were in line with immigration enforcement priorities. — PTI