Immigration lawyers filed an emergency motion, alleging that the U.S. government deported migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, violating a federal court order mandating due process for third-country deportations. The lawyers argue that deportation to South Sudan, a nation experiencing widespread conflict and human rights violations, constitutes irreparable harm. Emails obtained by the lawyers indicate that at least two migrants were deported to South Sudan without prior notice or opportunity to contest the removal. The motion requests the court to halt further deportations to South Sudan and order the return of those already sent there.
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Immigrant rights advocates are raising serious concerns about the US government’s deportation of migrants to South Sudan, claiming it directly violates a prior court order. The alleged deportations, involving individuals originally from Myanmar and Vietnam, highlight the complex and troubling issues surrounding immigration policy and the enforcement of judicial rulings. The situation underscores a broader pattern of disregard for legal processes.
This alleged action is particularly concerning given the current state of South Sudan. The US State Department’s travel advisory clearly warns against travel to the country due to widespread crime, kidnapping, and ongoing armed conflict between political and ethnic groups.… Continue reading
Following reports of Rohingya refugees being forcibly removed from an Indian naval vessel, the UN has launched an inquiry into these “unconscionable, unacceptable acts.” UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews is investigating, urging India to cease inhumane treatment and repatriation of Rohingya to Myanmar. Andrews previously raised concerns about the arbitrary detention and refoulement of Rohingya refugees in India. He demands India repudiate these actions, halt deportations, and hold those responsible accountable.
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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons testified before Congress that nine deaths have occurred in ICE custody since President Trump took office, nearing the total number of deaths in fiscal year 2024. Lawmakers criticized ICE for exceeding its funded detention capacity of 41,500 beds, with over 52,000 individuals currently detained. While Lyons denied imminent funding shortages, he acknowledged ICE’s request for $312.5 million to increase bed capacity to 100,000. Concerns were raised regarding the Trump administration’s immigration policies, leading to overcrowding and inadequate conditions in detention centers, contributing to the reported deaths.
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Israel’s plan to evacuate Gaza, described by some as a euphemism for ethnic cleansing, has drawn sharp criticism from Norway and Iceland, who characterize it as illegal forceful displacement. The sheer scale of the proposed action and the potential for human rights violations are at the heart of the controversy. The use of the word “evacuate” itself is seen by many as deliberately minimizing the gravity of the situation, obscuring the forceful nature of the intended removal of a civilian population.
This isn’t simply a matter of relocation; the plan, as understood, involves a complete takeover under total military control, raising serious concerns about the safety and well-being of Gazans.… Continue reading
Israel continues to blockade the entry of all food, aid, and other goods into Gaza, and the consequences are devastating. Hunger is rampant, disease is spreading, and crime is spiraling out of control. The situation has reached a point where even publications typically perceived as pro-Israel are openly calling for humanitarian intervention. The scale of suffering is undeniable, and the silence from much of the international community is deafening.
Israel’s actions are leading to a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. The blockade prevents essential supplies from reaching the population, leaving them vulnerable to starvation and illness. Hospitals lack medicine and equipment, and basic necessities like clean water are scarce.… Continue reading
In Austin, Texas, Denisse Parra Vargas and her husband were detained by state troopers for an expired license plate and subsequently deported by ICE, despite their two youngest children being U.S. citizens. Ms. Parra Vargas, initially released with an ankle monitor, was later deported along with her children after a seemingly routine check-in appointment, during which she claims to have signed a document without fully understanding its implications. This incident follows similar cases where U.S. citizen children were deported with their parents, highlighting a concerning pattern of family separations and raising questions about due process and informed consent. Grassroots Leadership is pursuing legal action.
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Despite a judge’s order and the State Department’s condemnation of Libya’s “life-threatening” prison conditions, the Trump administration plans to deport immigrants there, possibly as early as this week. This action follows a federal judge’s ruling against such deportations, which Libya’s government has also rejected. Human rights groups strongly denounce the plan, citing widespread reports of torture, rape, and slavery in Libyan detention facilities. The deportations are part of a broader Trump administration strategy to deport migrants to third-party countries.
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The Trump administration plans to deport immigrants to Libya, utilizing a U.S. military aircraft. This action represents a significant escalation of the administration’s deportation program, which faces considerable legal opposition. The deportees’ nationalities remain unconfirmed, but the flight is expected to depart imminently. This decision is controversial, given Libya’s ongoing conflict and reports of dire conditions in its migrant detention facilities.
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A 60 Minutes investigation refutes the Trump administration’s claim that 238 Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison are terrorists or gang members. The investigation revealed that 75% of the men had no known criminal records. The administration’s justification relies on flimsy evidence, such as social media posts and tattoos, while withholding supposedly incriminating information. This lack of evidence suggests the deportations serve primarily as political propaganda to deter illegal immigration. The administration’s efforts to conceal this lack of evidence are increasingly undermined by revealed instances of wrongful deportations.
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