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U.S. Supreme Court allows third-country deportations to restart : NPR
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to third countries not named in their removal orders, marking a win for the administration's immigration policies.
- The court will hear full oral arguments on the case in December and requested both sides to address jurisdictional questions and the legality of the policy under due process and anti-torture conventions.
- The administration defends the policy as a crucial tool to remove dangerous criminals and has used it to deport tens of thousands to Mexico, Africa, and Latin America after their home countries refused them.
- Opponents argue the policy violates migrants' due process rights by denying meaningful notice and opportunities to claim protection, leading to severe harm including detention abuses and refoulement.
- The Department of Homeland Security cites logistical challenges from lower court rulings blocking the policy, while the administration claims assurances from receiving countries should suffice to prevent persecution or torture.
