Officials said the individuals entered India between 1990 and 2021. The Nagaon district administration issued the orders on December 17 after tribunal rulings confirmed their foreign status. The orders state that their presence is harmful to public interest and internal security.

Nagaon Superintendent of Police Swapnaneel Deka said all 15 people are currently lodged at the Matia detention centre in Goalpara district. The deportation process will begin on Friday under police supervision.

The orders direct them to exit Assam within 24 hours through designated routes in Dhubri, South Salmara–Mankachar, or Sribhumi. Officials indicated that the route points toward Bangladesh, following established procedure.

Deputy Commissioner Devashish Sharma said the individuals had challenged the tribunal verdicts in the High Court. However, the court dismissed their petitions, clearing the way for removal.

The Assam Cabinet approved a standard operating procedure for the 1950 Act in September this year. The law allows authorities to expel individuals whose stay is deemed dangerous to public or state interests.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that the Act enables faster deportation by bypassing prolonged diplomatic channels. Last month, the law was used for the first time in Sonitpur district.

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The Department of Homeland Security proposed scrapping the lottery system and using a weighted selection favoring higher-skilled applicants. A $100,000 fee per new application was also introduced, sparking concerns of legal challenges. Pierce said the fee is “absurdly high” and likely to be contested in court.

Critics argue the changes could hurt US universities and businesses. International students contribute significant revenue for tuition and scholarships, which benefits American students. The deportation of foreign workers in some industries highlighted conflicts between immigration policies and economic goals.

The White House defended the measures as a way to prioritize American workers and prevent system abuses. Pierce acknowledged existing H-1B issues but emphasized reforms could be done carefully without dismantling the program. Corporations are reportedly hesitant to speak out due to fear of the administration.

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