US Deports Witness Against Mexican Drug Cartel Three Times—Twice to Mexico
Summary
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to bring back a man, called John Doe, who testified against Mexican drug cartels and was deported multiple times. The judge ruled that the government likely did not follow proper legal steps when removing him, putting him at serious risk.Key Facts
- John Doe testified against individuals linked to Mexican drug cartels.
- He received protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) to prevent his deportation to Mexico due to risk of harm.
- An immigration judge had ruled in July 2024 that Doe was likely to be tortured if returned to Mexico.
- Doe was deported three times recently: first to Guatemala (which refused to accept him), then twice to Mexico (which also refused to accept him).
- On July 21, the government ended his CAT protection based on diplomatic assurances from Mexico, without providing details or proper notice to Doe.
- Doe was deported again on August 1 without his personal items and is now in hiding due to fear of retaliation.
- The judge found the government likely violated Doe’s legal rights by removing his protections without proper procedure.
- The court ordered the government to return Doe to the United States, emphasizing the importance of his safety and cooperation with law enforcement.
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