Woman deported to undisclosed location despite court order prohibiting deportation
Feb 27, 2026 · Bowie, MD, Sierra Leone
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Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old woman from Sierra Leone working as a nurse, was detained during a routine ICE check-in in July 2025. Despite a U.S. court order prohibiting her return to Sierra Leone, ICE deported her to an undisclosed location. She was held in shackles during a 10-hour flight. Videos documented her being dragged by individuals after resisting deportation. Her son contacted CASA seeking her return to the United States.
Timeline
Feb 27, 2026—Son contacted CASA requesting assistance for Kuyateh's return to United States
Jul 1, 2025—Rabbiatu Kuyateh detained during routine ICE check-in and deported to undisclosed location despite court order; held in shackles during 10-hour flight and shown being dragged in videos
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