Trump seeks to resume third-country deportations
The gist
A US appeals court upheld a ruling blocking third-country deportations, and DHS says the policy continues.
The fight now heads to the Supreme Court, affecting 25,000 already deported.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2025Donald Trump takes office; since then more than 25,000 people have been deported to third countries.
- Mar 2025DHS adopts the third-country removal policy as part of Trump's immigration crackdown.
- Jul 2025Rabbiatu Kuyateh is detained during a routine appointment with ICE in Baltimore, Maryland.