To: U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Please help us reunite with our beloved brother and Halt the Unjust Deportation to Kenya
Stand Up for Nur Sheikh Elmi – Stop His Deportation
We urgently call on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other relevant authorities to stop the deportation of Nur Sheikh Elmi, a Somali national facing removal to Kenya based on a disputed passport. The evidence clearly establishes that Nur is Somali, not Kenyan, yet ICE plans to deport him to a country where he has no legal status and where he has previously faced police brutality.
Nur has been in immigration detention for over two years, and the prolonged confinement has taken a significant toll on his mental and emotional health. He is being punished for using a Kenyan passport to travel—a common practice among Somali nationals due to the lack of recognized travel documents from Somalia. However, this passport is now under investigation, with legitimate questions about its validity. Despite Nur’s efforts to prove his true nationality through DNA evidence, sworn affidavits, and a Somali passport, ICE continues to pursue his deportation.
Sending Nur to Kenya would not only be unjust, but it would also endanger his life. He has already experienced abuse there and has no legal protection or ties to the country. This decision would violate basic human rights principles and disregard the evidence demonstrating his Somali citizenship.
We demand the following:
1. Immediate Release: Nur should be released from detention while his legal case is being resolved. Detaining him indefinitely without fair resolution is an unacceptable violation of his rights.
2. Revocation of Flawed Travel Documents: We call on the Kenyan authorities to revoke any travel documents issued under a disputed identity, recognizing that Nur is not a Kenyan citizen.
3. A Fair and Just Review of Nur’s Case: We ask ICE to thoroughly reassess Nur’s case, taking into account the clear evidence of his Somali nationality and the dangers he would face in Kenya.
This case extends beyond Nur’s individual circumstances, shedding light on the struggles faced by refugees worldwide. Many people are caught in legal limbo, facing the threat of deportation based on incomplete or inaccurate documentation. By standing up for Nur, we are advocating for the fair treatment and protection of all refugees and migrants facing similar injustices.
Please sign this petition to support Nur’s right to safety and justice. Let’s show that we believe in humane treatment and due process for everyone. Together, we can send a message to ICE and DHS that Nur’s deportation must be stopped, and that his release is urgently needed.
Why is this important?
I’m passionate about this because it’s not just a legal issue—it’s about a person’s life. Nur is my brother, and he’s been stuck in detention for over two years. Imagine the toll that would take on anyone, especially someone who’s already been through so much. He’s Somali, but ICE is trying to deport him to Kenya, a place where he has no legal status and where he’s faced police brutality before. That’s like sending him into harm’s way, knowing he won’t be safe.
He used a Kenyan passport once because there wasn’t a safer or realistic option at the time. That shouldn’t be held against him now when all the evidence proves he’s Somali. He needs to be released to be with us while this situation is resolved. I’m fighting for his life, his safety, and his right to fair treatment.
This isn’t just about Nur; it’s a reality for countless refugees and immigrants who face unjust deportations every day because of flawed paperwork or bureaucratic indifference. Helping Nur means standing up for the principle that people should not be sent to places where they face real danger. It’s about making sure the system doesn’t overlook the humanity in every case like his.