Human rights groups accuse Trump of forcibly deporting migrants to dangerous countries.
May 21, 20252 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Lawyers and human rights organizations have accused the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump of deporting around 12 immigrants of various nationalities, including Myanmar and Vietnam, to South Sudan, in direct violation of a federal court order prohibiting the deportation of immigrants to countries that are not their home countries without giving them the opportunity to appeal judicially. The lawyers have submitted documents confirming these violations to a court in Boston, indicating that the administration has bypassed mandatory legal procedures that ensure the protection of immigrants from deportation to places where they may face torture or persecution. In a related context, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the number of visas revoked by the United States could reach thousands, emphasizing that visa issuance is not a right but a privilege. He mentioned ongoing efforts to impose restrictions on visa holders accused of supporting Hamas or criticizing Israel, describing their positions as a threat to U.S. foreign policy. These actions have sparked widespread criticism from civil organizations, which consider the measures a serious infringement on freedom of expression and a violation of the U.S. Constitution, especially after detaining a Turkish student for weeks following her participation in an article criticizing her university's stance on the war in Gaza. The court later ordered her release on bail.