Trump Pushes Supreme Court for Swift Migrant Deportations to Third Countries

The Trump administration is pressing the Supreme Court to greenlight rapid deportations of undocumented immigrants to third-party countries, a move blocked by a lower-court judge. Judge Brian Murphy issued an injunction last month, demanding "meaningful" notice for immigrants facing deportation to nations like South Sudan, ensuring they can challenge the process. The Justice Department, undeterred, is now seeking emergency relief from the Supreme Court after Murphy rejected their bid to lift the injunction.

At the heart of this legal tussle are roughly a dozen migrants from countries like Vietnam and Myanmar, reportedly slated for deportation to South Sudan. Murphy ordered these individuals held at a U.S. military base in Djibouti, pending "reasonable fear interviews" to assess risks of persecution or torture. As of Monday, those interviews hadn’t happened, and the migrants’ flight remains grounded in Djibouti, with U.S. military personnel on-site.

President Trump, frustrated by the judicial roadblock, took to Truth Social, slamming judges for obstructing his immigration policies. He warned of a potential "siege" by "hardened criminals" if the Supreme Court doesn’t act swiftly. The administration argues these deportations are critical for border security, while critics see them as chaotic and inhumane.

This clash underscores deeper tensions over immigration enforcement, with the administration pushing for speed and critics demanding due process. The Supreme Court’s decision could reshape how deportations are handled, balancing national security with human rights.