Summary
A U.S. judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security's practice of deporting immigrants to third countries without notice is illegal. The judge gave the Trump administration 15 days to respond to this ruling before it takes effect.
Key Facts
- A U.S. district judge ruled against the DHS policy of deporting immigrants without notice.
- The policy involved sending immigrants to so-called “third countries,” which are not their home countries.
- Judge Brian E. Murphy stated that these deportations are not legal.
- The ruling criticized the lack of proper notice or chance for immigrants to appeal.
- Judge Murphy, appointed by President Biden, issued an 81-page ruling on this matter.
- The Trump administration has 15 days to respond to the judge's order.
- Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment on the ruling.
