US deports longtime Cambodian refugee to Eswatini, raising immigration policy questions

Pheap Rom, a Cambodian refugee who held US permanent resident status since 1985, was deported to Eswatini despite building decades of life in America. The deportation raises serious questions about US immigration enforcement policies and the treatment of long-term refugees. This case highlights tensions between deportation enforcement and humanitarian concerns for vulnerable populations. The story reflects broader American debates about who qualifies for protection and what happens when the US removes residents with deep roots to third countries.