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Woman deported to undisclosed location despite court order prohibiting deportation

Feb 27, 2026·Location: Bowie, MD

Country of origin: Sierra Leone

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Woman deported to undisclosed location despite court order prohibiting deportation
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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.

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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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