Lawyers have reported that two Asian men, including citizens from Myanmar and Vietnam, were recently deported from the US to South Sudan, allegedly in violation of a court ruling that mandates a chance to contest deportations to third countries. The US government has yet to respond to inquiries.
Controversial Deportations: US Sends Asian Migrants to South Sudan Amid Legal Struggles
Controversial Deportations: US Sends Asian Migrants to South Sudan Amid Legal Struggles
Recent court filings reveal two Asian migrants have been deported to South Sudan, raising concerns over the legality of such actions amidst ongoing conflict and instability.
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Immigration lawyers have claimed in a Boston court that the US government has unlawfully deported two Asian men to South Sudan, a country notorious for its political turmoil and poverty. According to the attorneys, a flight that included citizens from Myanmar and Vietnam landed in South Sudan on Tuesday, despite a federal court ruling prohibiting deportations without allowing migrants to challenge their removal.
The National Immigration Litigation Alliance filed an emergency request with a federal judge, stating that this move contravenes the order issued by Judge Brian Murphy on April 18. This ruling ensures that migrants have a "meaningful opportunity" to contest deportations to nations other than their home countries.
Reports emerged that migrants were at risk of being deported to various destinations, including Libya. In response, Judge Murphy reaffirmed that sending migrants to any nation without proper legal channels would violate his ruling. Attorneys highlighted the case of a Burmese man, who, due to language limitations, had declined to sign a removal notice. The attorney tracking his case discovered he had been expelled from the US when he ceased to appear in the immigration system.
Further complicating this situation, another attorney reported that a Vietnamese man appeared to have been deported on the same flight as the Burmese claimant. The spouse of the Vietnamese detainee reached out for help, expressing concern that their loved one was among around ten individuals being sent to South Sudan, which the US government advises against visiting due to rampant crime and violent conflict.
As Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan has faced continual unrest since gaining independence in 2011, drawing significant international concern. Amidst these developments, the Department of Homeland Security has not yet provided an official comment on the matter, leaving many questions surrounding the legality and humanitarian implications of these deportations.
Immigration lawyers have claimed in a Boston court that the US government has unlawfully deported two Asian men to South Sudan, a country notorious for its political turmoil and poverty. According to the attorneys, a flight that included citizens from Myanmar and Vietnam landed in South Sudan on Tuesday, despite a federal court ruling prohibiting deportations without allowing migrants to challenge their removal.
The National Immigration Litigation Alliance filed an emergency request with a federal judge, stating that this move contravenes the order issued by Judge Brian Murphy on April 18. This ruling ensures that migrants have a "meaningful opportunity" to contest deportations to nations other than their home countries.
Reports emerged that migrants were at risk of being deported to various destinations, including Libya. In response, Judge Murphy reaffirmed that sending migrants to any nation without proper legal channels would violate his ruling. Attorneys highlighted the case of a Burmese man, who, due to language limitations, had declined to sign a removal notice. The attorney tracking his case discovered he had been expelled from the US when he ceased to appear in the immigration system.
Further complicating this situation, another attorney reported that a Vietnamese man appeared to have been deported on the same flight as the Burmese claimant. The spouse of the Vietnamese detainee reached out for help, expressing concern that their loved one was among around ten individuals being sent to South Sudan, which the US government advises against visiting due to rampant crime and violent conflict.
As Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan has faced continual unrest since gaining independence in 2011, drawing significant international concern. Amidst these developments, the Department of Homeland Security has not yet provided an official comment on the matter, leaving many questions surrounding the legality and humanitarian implications of these deportations.
