Subramanyam ‘Subu’ Vedam, a 64-year-old Indian-origin man who spent over four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit, now faces deportation to India by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Vedam was exonerated in October 2025 after new evidence emerged in his case, but he was immediately detained by ICE upon his release from prison. Born in India, Vedam moved to the U.S. at just nine months old and is a legal permanent resident. His citizenship application was accepted before his arrest in 1983. Currently held at a short-term detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana, Vedam’s deportation has been temporarily halted by two U.S. courts. An immigration judge and a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania both issued stays pending further review of his case. ICE cited a 1988 deportation order and a separate drug conviction as grounds for his detention. Vedam’s lawyers argue that his wrongful imprisonment for 43 years should outweigh his past drug charges. His family emphasizes his minimal ties to India and his decades of good behavior, academic achievements, and community service while incarcerated. Immigration lawyer Ava Benach described the case as ‘truly extraordinary,’ stating that deportation would compound the injustice Vedam has already endured. The Board of Immigration Appeals is expected to take several months to decide whether to review his case.