Appeals court rules Trump administration policy on third-country deportations is illegal

The short version

• A federal appeals court largely upheld a lower court decision declaring the Trump administration's third-country deportation policy illegal due to due process violations.[The Washington Post · CBS News]
• The ruling requires U.S. immigration officials to provide detainees a meaningful opportunity to challenge deportations to nations where they have no personal ties.[CBS News]
• Department of Homeland Security officials stated the policy remains active for now because the ruling is not immediately in effect, with an appeal to the Supreme Court anticipated.[CBS News]

Key facts

• The First Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld a lower court ruling against Department of Homeland Security rules regarding third-country deportations.[CBS News]
• The challenged DHS policy permitted officials to send migrants to third countries without notice if those receiving nations offered blanket assurances against torture or persecution.[CBS News]
• According to an advocacy group, over 25,000 migrants have been sent to third countries under the Trump administration, with about 80% sent to Mexico.[CBS News]
• The Trump administration has reached third-country deportation arrangements with more than 30 countries globally.[CBS News]

Sources

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• Appeals court says Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy is unlawfulThe Washington Post - National metered
• Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policyCBS News - Top Stories