3rd country removal of migrants is an 'essential public safety tool,' DHS lawyer says
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says that removing migrants to third countries—nations different from their home countries—is an important way to protect public safety. Since the start of President Trump's administration, the DHS has deported 25,000 people to these third countries under new immigration policies.Key Facts
- DHS general counsel James Percival called third-country removal an "essential public safety tool."
- 25,000 migrants have been deported to third countries as part of this practice.
- The Trump administration expanded this policy with agreements from 35 countries.
- Some third countries include places the U.S. rates as very dangerous, like the Central African Republic.
- A federal appeals court ruled migrants must get notice and a chance to challenge removal to a third country.
- DHS faces time limits to detain migrants, usually up to six months, making logistics challenging.
- The DHS says the people sent to third countries are mostly serious criminals, though this claim has been disputed.
- Critics argue the process lacks transparency and due process for migrants being deported.
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