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U.S. Deported Over 21,000 People to Countries Under Travel Warnings
Government data show more than 21,000 deportations to nations the State Department listed as unsafe between the January inauguration and mid-March. The deportations included flights to Iran shortly before U.S. and Israeli airstrikes began.
citizen.co.zaJustice Department Increases Efforts to Identify Anonymous Social Media Accounts
The U.S. Justice Department has expanded its work to locate users posting anonymously about deportation operations. The effort focuses on accounts that criticize government removal activities on social media platforms.
motherjones.comImmigration courts schedule hearings for 100 or more people at once
Immigration courts are holding combined hearings for groups of 100 or more people. The practice aims to reduce a backlog of more than 3 million cases. Officials have set a target of deporting 1 million people in 2026 and 2027.
NprImmigration Courts Schedule Larger Hearings to Process Cases Faster
Immigration courts have begun grouping 100 or more cases into single master calendar hearings in Chicago, Boston, Chelmsford, Mass., and soon Dallas. The change affects people whose original hearings were set for 2027 through 2029.
India Orders Detention Centers for Undocumented Migrants in West Bengal
State authorities received orders to establish holding centers for apprehended foreigners awaiting deportation. The directive follows the ruling party's recent state election victory.
nationalpost.comDHS Seeks Deportation of Anna Sorokin to Germany
Federal immigration authorities stated they are moving to remove the woman convicted of theft offenses after her visa expired. She remains under electronic monitoring while her appeal proceeds.
bbc.co.ukU.S. Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Man Deported to El Salvador
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against a man deported to El Salvador last year. The dismissal follows a determination that the deportation was wrongful.
BloombergFederal Judge Dismisses Human Smuggling Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the prosecution was vindictive. The case followed his deportation to El Salvador and subsequent return to face trial.
Washington ExaminerJustice Department Swears In Record 82 Immigration Judges
The Department of Justice swore in 82 new immigration judges this week, the largest class in the agency's history. The hires follow the removal of more than 100 judges over the past year and come as the administration works to reduce a backlog of 3.5 million pending cases.
winnipegfreepress.comSierra Leone Receives First U.S. Deportees Under Expanded Immigration Policy
A chartered flight carrying nine West African migrants landed in Freetown on Wednesday. Sierra Leone agreed to accept up to 300 deportees annually from the United States.
en.antaranews.comIreland Deports 24 Men to Pakistan on Chartered Flight
A chartered flight carried 24 men from Dublin to Islamabad as part of Ireland's deportation program. A government-appointed monitor reviewed the operation and noted issues with the meal service.
The Independent46 Nations Agree on New Interpretation of European Human Rights Convention for Migration
Forty-six nations approved a non-binding political declaration on Friday that outlines new approaches to handling irregular migration under the European Convention on Human Rights. The agreement addresses the use of deportation centers in third countries and affirms states' right…
The IndependentLatin American Nationals Deported by US to Congo Remain in Limbo
Fifteen Latin American nationals deported from the United States to Congo under the current administration's third-country deportation policy are confined to a hotel in Kinshasa as their visas near expiration. One Colombian woman described being sent there despite a U.S. judge's…
The IndependentICE Conducted 245 Removal Flights in April, Report Says
A Human Rights Watch report documented 245 ICE removal flights in April, a monthly record since tracking began in 2020. One flight to Poland and Moldova stopped in four additional countries and lasted 51 hours with deportees kept in physical restraints throughout. The agency more…
hrw.orgU.S. Holding 6 Immigration Detainees at Guantanamo Bay as Military Prepares to Expand Capacity
President Trump announced plans eight days after his 2025 inauguration to convert the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into a detention center for 30,000 people facing deportation. Federal documents obtained by CBS News show the facility held just six detainees on May…
pakistantoday.com.pkWoman Convicted of Supporting Terrorism Avoids Deportation on Human Rights Grounds
A woman convicted in 2020 of distributing extremist material and jailed for two years has been allowed to remain in the UK after an immigration court ruled she faced a severe risk of torture if returned to Algeria. The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the Home Office against…
screenrant.comAmerican Teen With Stage 4 Colon Cancer Reunites With Parents in Mexico After Their Deportation
Kevin González, an 18-year-old American diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, has reunited with his parents in Mexico. The parents were detained and deported while trying to return to the U.S. to see him. CNN reported the reunion on May 10, 2026.
bbc.co.ukPurple Heart Veteran Self-Deports After ICE Threatens Arrest at Check-In
Sae Joon Park, a 56-year-old Army veteran who received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989, self-deported to South Korea in June 2025 after immigration officials threatened to detain him. Park had been granted deferred action on a prior…
The Washington PostU.S. Deports Togolese Woman to Ghana Despite Judge's Ruling Against Return to Togo
A woman who fled Togo after undergoing genital mutilation was deported by U.S. officials to Ghana. Ghanaian authorities subsequently returned her to Togo. A federal judge had previously ruled that she should not be sent back to Togo.
jpost.comIsrael to Release Two Gaza Flotilla Activists for Deportation
Israeli authorities will release Brazilian activist Thiago Avila and Palestinian-Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek from jail on Saturday and transfer them to immigration officials for deportation. The pair were detained after the Israeli Navy intercepted their boats near Crete on…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Spent $44 Million on Agreements to Deport 17,400 Immigrants to Third Countries
A report by Human Rights First and Refugees International found the Trump administration has sent more than 17,400 immigrants to at least 21 countries with which they have no ties since taking office. The agreements include payments totaling more than $44 million to nations inclu…
jpost.comDeportation Proceedings Reinstated Against Columbia University Student
A Columbia University student previously detained by ICE in connection with campus protests over Palestine now faces reinstated deportation proceedings under the Trump administration. The development was reported by Al Jazeera on May 7, 2026. The student had been held by immigrat…
Abc NewsAustralian Court Dismisses Iranian Man's Appeal Against Deportation to Nauru
The court unanimously rejected the man's challenge to a deportation order issued last year. The Iranian national, convicted of murdering his wife, had argued that the move to Nauru was unlawful and punitive. Australia reached a deal last year to resettle certain noncitizens on th…
hiphopwired.comAustralia Deports Sneako and Imposes Lifetime Reentry Ban
Officials deported Sneako and cancelled his visa, resulting in a lifetime ban from the country. The action followed media scrutiny and a petition that collected nearly 10,000 signatures. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the country benefits from the absence.
itnews.com.auAustralian High Court Unanimously Upholds Deportation of Convicted Murderer to Nauru
Seven judges unanimously dismissed TCXM's appeal against a deportation order issued last year, clearing the way for his transfer to Nauru under a 30-year visa. The ruling follows a 2023 High Court decision that led to the release of more than 350 people from indefinite detention,…
winnipegfreepress.comUSCIS: DACA Renewal Median Wait Time 122 Days in 2026
Renewal processing times for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program have increased dramatically, leaving some beneficiaries without work authorization or protection from deportation. Personal accounts highlight the impacts, including job losses and heightened fears. O…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEl Salvadoran National Sentenced for Illegal US Reentry
A citizen of El Salvador received a prison term for unlawfully returning to the United States after prior deportation. The sentence triggers immediate deportation proceedings upon completion.
DeltaWomen NGO / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)EU Initiative Detains and Deports Thousands of Migrants in Mauritania
Thousands of migrants in Mauritania, dependent on street work for survival, have been detained in poor conditions and deported to remote borders. The actions form part of an EU-supported initiative to curb Atlantic migration routes to Europe. Al Jazeera reported on the developmen…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSudanese Writer Idris Babiker Deported from Egypt Despite UNHCR Asylum Documents
Thirteen Sudanese and Egyptian human rights organizations have condemned the forced deportation of Sudanese writer Idris Babiker from Egypt after 50 days in detention. They highlighted harsh conditions including starvation and extortion, despite his UNHCR asylum documents. The gr…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThree Asylum Seekers Convicted of Brighton Gang Rape to Face Deportation Following July Sentencing
The UK Home Office will deport three migrants convicted of gang-raping a woman in Brighton following their July sentencing. The men, from Iran and Egypt, arrived by small boat and had asylum claims rejected. New rules strip asylum protections for those on the sex offenders regist…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Deports 15 South American Migrants to DR Congo After 27-Hour Flight
Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru were deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo. They described enduring a 27-hour flight in handcuffs and shackles. The group shared their experiences with AFP on Wednesday, as reported by France 24.
thehindu.comActing ICE Director Todd Lyons to Step Down on May 31
Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is set to leave his position on May 31 after nearly 20 years with the agency. The announcement comes amid ongoing disputes over funding and reforms for the Department of Homeland Security. Lyons has been credited w…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewICE Announces Target of 1 Million Deportations Annually for 2026 and 2027
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has set a target of 1 million deportations per year for 2026 and 2027, as stated in its budget explanation to Congress. The agency reported deporting 442,637 migrants in fiscal 2025, with 166,939 having criminal records. ICE also plans to…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer Green Card Holder Self-Deports from US After Statutory Rape Conviction
Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the self-deportation of a former lawful permanent resident convicted of statutory rape. The individual departed for the Philippines in compliance with a judge's removal order. Deportation officers verified the boarding of the flight at…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFirst Migrants Deported from US to Third Country Arrive at Destination
The first group of migrants deported from the United States to a third country has arrived. This deportation method enables the removal of migrants whose countries of origin decline to accept them. The process addresses challenges in repatriation when home countries refuse return…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewImmigration Judges Dismissed After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
Immigration judges were dismissed following their decision to block deportations of students involved in pro-Palestinian activities. The action is part of ongoing efforts to alter the structure of immigration courts. Details on the specific cases and broader implications remain u…
NewsweekMan Deported to Mexico After Texas Traffic Stop Despite Claims of US Citizenship
Brian Morales, a 25-year-old man born in Denver, was deported to Mexico by US Border Patrol agents on April 7 following a traffic stop near Fredericksburg, Texas. Morales stated he is a US citizen and offered to provide his birth certificate and Social Security number.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBoard of Immigration Appeals Denies Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation Appeal
The Board of Immigration Appeals denied Mahmoud Khalil's bid to dismiss his deportation case on Thursday. Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University graduate student, faces potential re-arrest and removal from the United States. His lawyers maintain that he can…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewScottish Gangland Figure Steven Lyons Deported from Indonesia to Netherlands
Steven Lyons, identified as a Scottish gangland figure, was deported from Bali, Indonesia, to Amsterdam, Netherlands. He had been taken into custody in Indonesia last month after being stopped at an airport. The deportation follows his detention amid reports of his involvement in…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Soldier's Wife Released from ICE Detention Amid Deportation Proceedings
A woman married to a US soldier was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week and has been released while facing deportation. The case involves efforts by federal authorities to remove her from the country. Details on her immigration status and the basis for deten…
NBC NewsU.S. Army Staff Sergeant Seeks to Halt Wife's Deportation After Detention on Louisiana Military Base
A U.S. Army staff sergeant is attempting to prevent the deportation of his wife, who was detained on a Louisiana military base shortly after their wedding. The couple planned to reside on the base together. Both NBC News and CBS News report the incident, highlighting the sergeant…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewICE Detains Wife of US Army Sergeant at Louisiana Military Base After Marriage
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Annie Ramos, the wife of US Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, at Fort Polk in Louisiana last Thursday. The detention occurred days after their marriage, amid Blank's preparations for deployment. Ramos faces a prior deportation…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewICE Detains Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant at Louisiana Military Base
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Annie Ramos, the 22-year-old undocumented wife of Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, at Fort Polk in Louisiana. The couple had arrived to process her military ID and benefits following their recent marriage.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDemocratic Republic of Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Nationals Deported from United States
The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered an agreement with the Trump administration to receive third-country nationals deported from the US. This deal positions the DRC alongside other African nations accepting such deportees. The arrangement was confirmed in a government sta…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDemocratic Republic of Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Nationals Deported from United States
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new arrangement with the Trump administration. This deal involves non-Congolese individuals facing removal from the U.S. The agreement was confirmed in a governm…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDemocratic Republic of Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Nationals Deported from United States
The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into an agreement with the Trump administration to receive third-country nationals deported from the United States. This arrangement aims to facilitate the removal of individuals who are not Congolese citizens but will be sent to the c…