Laotian man deported by U.S. to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison
Summary
A Laotian man named Phone Chomsavanh, deported by the United States to Eswatini under President Donald Trump's immigration policy, was released from prison after more than a year. He was sent to Eswatini, a country he had no ties to, and is now being deported to Laos.Key Facts
- Phone Chomsavanh was deported from the U.S. to Eswatini in July 2025 under a third-country deportation program.
- This program sends immigrants to countries other than their home nations, often without their prior knowledge.
- Chomsavanh had served his U.S. prison sentence but was still held in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini for over a year.
- He had no chance to object, no hearing, and no notice before being deported to Eswatini.
- About 500 immigrants have been deported to third countries under this policy, with some African nations accepting deportees for financial compensation.
- Eswatini was paid $5.1 million by the U.S. to accept deportees.
- The program has been criticized for lacking due process and has faced legal challenges in the U.S. and other countries.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the program to continue temporarily while reviewing the case.
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