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Trump administration completes contentious deportations to South Sudan

Trump administration completes contentious deportations to South Sudan

Summary

The United States deported eight men to South Sudan after a judge allowed the deportation to proceed. These men were convicted of serious crimes and were held in Djibouti before being sent to South Sudan.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. deported eight men to South Sudan on July 4th.
  • The men came from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, South Sudan, and Vietnam.
  • They had been held in Djibouti for weeks before deportation.
  • The deportees were convicted of crimes like murder and drug trafficking.
  • A U.S. judge allowed the deportation after prior legal challenges.
  • There are safety concerns about sending people to South Sudan due to ongoing conflict there.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled that these deportations could go ahead.
  • The deportation has sparked debate about safety and legal rights.
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