Trump’s Ambition Collides With Law on Sending Migrants to Dangerous Countries
Previous administrations usually considered whether a transfer would endanger the migrant or create risks for the United States and its allies.
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Why Trump Is Trying to Send Deportees to South Sudan
On May 20th, a flight with eight deportees left Texas headed to South Sudan, a country on the brink of civil war. But mid-flight, a judicial battle began to unfold that forced the flight to land in Djibouti. Katrin Bennhold, speaks with Hamed Aleaziz, …
What to Know About the Deportees the Trump Administration Wants to Send to South Sudan
Experts say the administration may be trying to shape the behavior of immigrants through fear.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Push Venezuelan Migrants to Risk ‘Self-Deportation’
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants are doing just what U.S. leaders want them to. But to get home, they face as many dangers as on the journey north.
Trump Confirms Attempted Deportation of Migrants to South Sudan
The deportees are stuck in Djibouti amid a legal fight over their expulsions. A lawyer for some of the men said she was concerned for their health and welfare.
UK Net Migration Almost Halved in 2024, Data Shows
Net migration dropped by 50 percent in 2024, data showed Thursday. So why was the prime minister warning of an “island of strangers” earlier this month?
U.S. Bill Named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh Aims to Shield Asylum Seekers
A lawmaker is introducing a bill named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh, an Iranian Christian convert, that seeks to stop the expedited removal of people fleeing countries that persecute religious minorities.
US Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees
Besides El Salvador, where the United States has already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.
Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash for Aiding Trump’s Deportation Campaign
The company, which serves airports in liberal cities on the coasts, has agreed to operate chartered flights for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Starmer Pledges to Cut U.K. Immigration
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government was “taking back control of our borders,” weeks after a right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., made gains in municipal elections.