The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of President Donald Trump’s initiative to expedite the deportation of migrants to countries other than their homeland. Under this ruling, immigrants’ due process will be limited.
In light of SCOTUS’s action, the Department of Homeland Security implied in a statement that they expect to restart third-country deportations soon.
Impacts on the South Sudan Deportations
This decision is effective immediately while litigation is pending over the lawsuit filed by several immigrants over third country deportation without respective due processes. In response, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy had issued a nationwide injunction which granted immigrants the opportunity to challenge any third country deportation if they felt it would put them in danger, even if their other legal appeals were exhausted.
Shortly after, several men were deported to South Sudan, a war-torn country, with no chance for them to raise fear-based claims. Judge Murphy had initially blocked the administration’s attempt to deport these migrants, citing that they should be granted sufficient time to contest removal. His ruling required the migrants to have reasonable fear interviews and at least 15 days to reopen immigration proceedings before deportations were finalized. They currently reside on a military base in Djibouti.
SCOTUS’s ruling halts Judge Murphy’s initial nationwide order over removal of migrants to countries they have no affiliations with. However, Judge Murphy remains adamant about the protection of the Djibouti migrants against the Supreme Court’s ruling, insisting this ruling does not apply here. The administration remains vocally opposed to both of Judge Murphy’s orders as it favors SCOTUS’s recent move.
Speak to a Deportation Defense Lawyer Today
With the continuous stream of immigration hearings and legislation unfolding, it is reasonable to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about your status to date. The deportation defense lawyers at Reeves Immigration Law Group have been monitoring the latest local and federal regulations, allowing them to provide timely guidance and proactive advice to maintain legal status. It is advisable to remain in contact with a trusted Los Angeles or San Francisco immigration lawyer to discuss any concerns or alternative options available to you.
Contact our deportation defense attorneys today to discuss how the SCOTUS ruling will impact your specific case.
