2026-02-25T17:49:41Z
US judge rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to alternate countries
A federal judge ruled that the Trump-era policy permitting rapid deportations of migrants to third countries without a meaningful chance to raise fears of persecution or torture is unlawful and must be struck down.
The decision blocks the program allowing swift removals to countries other than the migrants’ own, citing due process concerns and the risk of returning individuals to danger.
The ruling adds a legal setback to the administration’s immigration enforcement framework and underscores ongoing court scrutiny of expedited removal policies.