Appeals court denies Trump administration's request to deport migrants to third countries
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow the deportation of migrants to third countries, strengthening their rights.
The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Trump administration’s request to lift a judge’s order. The rejected request was intended to allow the deportation of migrants to third countries, rather than their countries of origin.
This decision ensures that immigrants can argue for their safety, especially when facing deportation to countries not specified in their immigration proceedings. Some of these countries include El Salvador and Libya, which are known for their harsh treatment of detainees.
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A major setback for Trump’s immigration policies
The fast-track deportations implemented by the Trump administration are now blocked due to this ruling. Since March, U.S. District Attorney Brian Murphy has halted the measure, stating that individuals must receive a written notice and be given the opportunity to challenge their removal.
Tom Homan, the border czar, acting director of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Earlier this year, the U.S. deported 112 undocumented Asian immigrants to Panama. At the time, the Panamanian government accepted them with a 30-day stay, extendable up to 90 days. However, the immigrants later refused the extended measure, while the International Organization for Migration facilitated their return to their home countries.
ICE raids could decrease
ICE raids were expected to triple, especially in sanctuary cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York were primary targets, according to border czar Tom Homan. However, these plans may now be slowed or reduced, as the deportation process will take longer and must include proper written notification from authorities.
Immigrant rights groups filed a lawsuit on behalf of migrants facing rapid deportation earlier this month. Attorney Murphy sided with the plaintiffs, asserting that under the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment, they have the right to raise concerns about their safety. The ruling ensures that individuals will not be deported to countries where they may face threats to their life or well-being.
