Summary
A U.S. judge ruled that a policy under President Donald Trump's administration, which deported migrants to third countries without allowing them to appeal, is unlawful. The decision noted that these deportations violate the migrants' right to due process, a key part of the U.S. Constitution. The Department of Homeland Security may appeal this ruling to the Supreme Court.
Key Facts
- A federal judge ruled against a Trump policy of deporting migrants to third countries without appeal.
- The judge, Brian Murphy, stated that this practice is illegal and goes against U.S. constitutional rights.
- Due process, the legal right to fair procedures, is highlighted as essential in the judge's ruling.
- The decision will not take effect for 15 days, allowing time for a potential appeal.
- The Department of Homeland Security may appeal this decision to the Supreme Court.
- This ruling is part of a class-action lawsuit by migrants facing deportation to countries they have no ties with.
- The Trump administration argued it was acceptable to send migrants to third countries if the DHS believed they were not in immediate danger.
- Some deportees have been returned to countries where they faced potential persecution or torture.
