A federal judge is considering holding the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for defying a court order prohibiting the deportation of Asian immigrants to war-torn South Sudan. Two immigrants were deported to South Sudan despite the order, with the Department of Justice attributing the action to a “misunderstanding.” The judge also expressed serious concerns about the false testimony regarding the deportation of a Guatemalan immigrant to Mexico, suggesting potential perjury charges. The judge warned that individuals at all levels of the relevant agencies could face contempt charges. The White House, in response, labeled the judge a “far-left activist.”
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A federal judge ordered U.S. officials to retain custody of migrants deported to South Sudan, pending a determination on the legality of their removals. This ruling follows allegations that the Trump administration deported individuals from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, violating a prior court order mandating a “meaningful opportunity” to contest deportation to unsafe countries. The judge demanded the government account for the deported migrants’ whereabouts and detail the process leading to their deportation. The government must also appear in court to provide further information on the matter. This action stems from concerns over human rights abuses and ongoing conflict in South Sudan.
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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
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