Federal courts have intervened to stop the deportation of Subramanyam ‘Subu’ Vedam, an Indian-origin man who spent over 40 years wrongfully imprisoned before his murder conviction was overturned. Following his exoneration, Vedam faced immediate deportation to India, a country he has never known. Judges issued orders for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to refrain from proceeding with his deportation as Vedam navigates this new battle. His case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the challenges faced by those wrongfully convicted and the implications for immigration status following exoneration.