All articles tagged with #deportation
Seven Gaza-bound activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the UK after being detained and deported by Israel. They say they witnessed prisoners being tortured and abused on Israeli vessels and in prison; Israeli authorities deny misconduct and say detainees were treated lawfully. The BBC could not independently verify the allegations, and the flotilla’s organizers frame the action as humanitarian and not a PR stunt.
Federal judges on the Third Circuit refused to review Mahmoud Khalil’s challenge to where his constitutional claims should be heard in his deportation case, a decision that leaves the venue dispute unresolved; Khalil’s lawyers say they will petition the Supreme Court for review, warning the ruling could affect civil liberties for noncitizens.
A federal judge dismissed the Trump-era criminal case against Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling the prosecution vindictive retaliation for his successful challenge to his deportation; the ruling cites evidence that the investigation was reopened in response to a Maryland habeas corpus ruling and tied to DOJ officials’ statements, signaling political influence. The case ends unless a higher court reinstates it, and Abrego remains subject to deportation proceedings to destinations such as Costa Rica or Liberia, with the government planning to appeal.
A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, accusing prosecutors of a vindictive prosecution tied to his challenge to deportation, and criticizing DOJ leadership; the ruling marks another setback for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
A Tennessee federal judge dismissed the federal human-smuggling indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the prosecution vindictive and failing to rebut the presumption of vindictiveness tied to his civil challenge to his deportation from El Salvador; the ruling follows scrutiny of DOJ involvement and marks a major win for Abrego Garcia in ongoing immigration-related litigation.
The Trump administration sworn in 77 permanent and 5 temporary immigration judges—the largest class in DOJ history—as part of a broader push to speed deportations and overhaul immigration courts. The move follows a purge of dozens of judges and aims to restore efficiency, bringing the judge corps closer to 700 while the backlog of pending cases has been reduced from about 4 million to roughly 3.5 million since January 2025, though critics say the appointments threaten the courts’ impartiality and fairness.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists detained after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla are slated for deportation as international backlash grows over their detention conditions and a taunting video by far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir; the UK and other allies condemned the conduct and said they are seeking explanations, with detainees from multiple countries expected to be moved to Turkey or elsewhere.
Deportees from the United States arrived in Sierra Leone under a new third-country agreement, with Sierra Leone’s foreign minister addressing the UN Security Council about the arrangement, signaling ongoing cooperation on migrant repatriation.
Venezuela says it deported a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, Alex Saab, in a move described by authorities as a strategic shift amid sanctions pressure and ongoing domestic politics.
A POLITICO analysis shows federal judges have ruled against ICE detention in roughly 90% of more than 10,000 decided cases since the Trump administration expanded detention, with about 1,200 rulings in ICE’s favor. The sweeping losses reflect rising court frustration, raise questions about due process and enforcement tactics, and indicate the policy may head to the Supreme Court.
An 18-year-old Chicago-born US citizen, Kevin González, fought metastatic colon cancer while urging ICE to release his parents, who had been detained after crossing into the US to visit him. A federal judge ordered their release and expedited deportation to Mexico, allowing a reunion in Durango days before Kevin’s death. The case underscores the human impact of immigration enforcement and ongoing policy debates.
An 18-year-old U.S. citizen with terminal colon cancer died hours after reuniting with his deported parents in Durango, Mexico, following their release from ICE detention and an expedited court order. His final days were spent with family, highlighting the human impact of immigration detention and reunification efforts.
Gloria Bullen, then 10, and her family from Gorey were deported in 1942 after Hitler ordered British Channel Islanders to be moved to Germany. They spent weeks at Biberach internment camp before being moved to Bad Wurzach castle, enduring scarce food, limited schooling, and isolation from locals. Food parcels from the Red Cross offered rare relief. Liberation came in 1945 when Gloria’s father saw tanks approaching; they returned to Jersey and later moved to Cornwall in 1954. The story highlights the personal toll of occupation and wartime shortages on the islands.
An 18-year-old Chicago-born man with terminal stage-4 colon cancer died in Durango, Mexico, a day after reuniting with his parents who had been detained by ICE while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border to say goodbye; the parents were later released by a judge and repatriated to Mexico with consular assistance.
Israel plans to release two Gaza flotilla activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, to their home countries after detention in Israel following the Global Sumud Flotilla. They will be handed over to immigration authorities for deportation; rights group Adalah says they were held without charges, subjected to isolation and a hunger strike, amid accusations of links to terrorist groups, while Israel denies abuse and emphasizes adherence to international law.