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Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin’s Policy of Deporting Immigrants to “Third Countries” Unlawful

HeadlineFeb 26, 2026

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no ties is unlawful. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy said that immigrants challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s policy have the right to “meaningful notice” and can object before they are deported to a third country.

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