Summary
Eight men who were deported from the U.S. in May have been sent to South Sudan after staying temporarily at a U.S. military base in Djibouti. The decision came after court challenges, and the Supreme Court allowed the transfer, even though South Sudan is considered unsafe.
Key Facts
- Eight men from diverse countries, including Cuba, Laos, and Mexico, were deported by the U.S.
- They were initially taken to a U.S. military base in Djibouti while legal challenges happened.
- The Supreme Court approved their transfer, allowing the U.S. to send them to South Sudan.
- South Sudan is labeled by the U.S. State Department as unsafe due to crime and conflict.
- Homeland Security stated that moving the men was necessary for U.S. safety and law.
- A federal judge temporarily paused the deportation hearing a final appeal.
- The men had final removal orders from U.S. immigration authorities.
