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Federal appeals court deals blow to Trump deportation agenda
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal appeals court has formally struck down the Trump administration's policy of deporting illegal immigrants to third-party countries without giving them a meaningful chance to claim danger if returned.
- The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld a lower court ruling requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow migrants to raise concerns about deportation destinations, citing due process violations.
- Despite the ruling, ICE attempted to deport a Peruvian migrant to Ghana, arguing the policy was still in effect until the court issued a formal mandate, which was subsequently dissolved by the First Circuit.
- The court emphasized that migrants must be informed and given an opportunity to object to deportation to unfamiliar or potentially dangerous third countries, rejecting the Department of Homeland Security's narrower interpretation.
- The decision reflects concerns about protecting migrants' rights and preventing deportations to countries where they may face harm, aligning with a February 2026 ruling by Judge Brian Murphy.
