US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries; migrants must voice safety concerns before deportation.
They publishedUS court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
18 Sept, 22:53ZAn appeals court ruled the Trump administration's third-country deportation policy unlawful.
19 Sept, 02:16ZUS court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries; migrants must voice safety concerns before deportation.
19 Sept, 08:55ZUS court blocks Trump policy on third-country deportations
19 Sept, 08:55ZUS court blocks Trump policy on third-country deportations
First reportReuters · 18 Sept, 21:49Z
Latest reportDW · 19 Sept, 08:55Z
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Why it matters
What
A US court blocked Trump’s plan to deport migrants to third countries without letting them raise safety concerns.
Why
The ruling requires migrants to voice fears of persecution or torture before removal.
Watch
Attention now turns to the administration’s response and compliance with required safety screenings.
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Summary
- A US Court of Appeals largely blocked the DHS policy on rapid third-country deportations.
- Migrants must receive effective notice and a chance to challenge removal if fearing persecution.
- Policy would send migrants with final orders to other countries with diplomatic assurances.
- Court warned the policy could deny protections to migrants sent to unfamiliar countries.
- Over 25,000 migrants have been deported to at least 29 third countries since Trump took office.
Summary
- A US appeals court largely upheld a ruling blocking rapid deportations to third countries.
- Migrants must receive effective notice and an opportunity to challenge removal if fearing persecution.
- Policy allowed sending migrants with final deportation orders to other countries with diplomatic assurances.
- Court warned the policy could deny protections for migrants sent to unfamiliar countries.
- Over 25,000 migrants have been sent to at least 29 third countries under the policy.