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What is Trump’s third-country deportation policy and who does it target?

What is Trump’s third-country deportation policy and who does it target?

Also reported by France24

Summary

Since returning to office in 2025, President Trump’s administration has deported over 25,000 migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers to countries other than their own. The administration has made at least 35 deals with foreign countries to send people to these third countries, often where the migrants have no ties and where they may face further deportation.

Key Facts

  • The deportation policy targets migrants and asylum seekers by sending them to third countries, not their home country.
  • Over 25,000 people have been deported under this policy since 2025.
  • The US has made 35 agreements with foreign countries to accept these migrants.
  • Around one-third of these agreements involve African countries.
  • The government states the focus is on removing people with criminal records, but many deported report no criminal history.
  • The deportations are managed by the new Office of Remigration within the State Department.
  • The US has spent over $410 million to fund these agreements and aid organizations supporting migrants in third countries.
  • Some deported individuals include vulnerable people such as refugees fleeing persecution or violence.
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