The United States is deporting people to countries they have never even been to. This is not a new idea, but it is happening more often. The government says it is because some countries refuse to take back their citizens who have committed crimes in the U. S. But is this really the best solution? Take the case of Tuan Thanh Phan. He was set to be deported to Vie...
The U. S. government is currently in a legal battle over its right to send immigrants to third countries. This is not their home country. It is a place where they might face danger. The Supreme Court is now involved in this debate. The legal fight started when a judge in Massachusetts said immigrants should have a chance to speak up. They should be able to say if th...
The Alien Enemies Act is a law that has been around for a long time. It gives the president power to deal with non-citizens who might pose a threat. But this power is not absolute. The Supreme Court has made it clear that the courts have a role to play in making sure this power is used correctly. The Trump administration tried to use this act to deport 137 V...
The highest court in the land has stepped in to pause the removal of Venezuelans from a detention center in Texas. This move comes after a push from the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that the individuals in question were being rushed out of the country without proper legal procedures. The Supreme Court's decision is a temporary halt, but it's signific...
A recent deportation effort by the U. S. government saw eight women from Venezuela caught in the middle of a complex situation. The women were initially part of a group of alleged gang members from Venezuela who were deported to El Salvador. The women were not aware of their destination until they were already on the plane. They were told they were heading...
The Trump administration has been under fire for its use of an old law to deport Venezuelans suspected of gang involvement. This law, the Alien Enemies Act, hasn't been used since World War II. Back then, it targeted Japanese, German, and Italian nationals. A judge recently pointed out that even Nazis received more fair treatment under this act than the Venezuelans d...
A recent development in the US has seen a mobile application, originally designed to help migrants book asylum appointments, being repurposed. This app is now being used to encourage undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily. The app, now known as CBP Home, allows migrants to submit an "intent to depart". This move is part of the White House's broader pl...