US District Judge voids Trump administration's third-country deportation policy
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US District Judge Brian Murphy invalidated the Trump administration's policy of rapidly deporting migrants to countries other than their own without an opportunity to appeal, and stayed the ruling for 15 days to allow an appeal.
Why it matters
The decision bars immediate expulsions to unfamiliar third countries unless migrants are given individualized notice and a chance to seek judicial review. Courts must be able to assess the legality of each removal by knowing and considering the destination country before deportation proceeds.
Implications
- • US Department of Homeland Security deportation units must disclose the intended country of removal to affected migrants and to courts before executing any third-country deportation.
- • US immigration enforcement officers must suspend rapid third-country removals for individuals who have not been given an opportunity to appeal removal orders.
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