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Supreme Court Approves Controversial Deportations to South Sudan

7/9/2025

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Supreme Court Deportation

Eight men, primarily from Latin America and Asia, were deported to the turmoil-ridden South Sudan, raising alarms over their safety. The Supreme Court's approval of the deportation, despite fears of torture and death, has sparked outrage among critics who claim it breaches international obligations and places the men in grave peril, with only one having ties to the country.

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U.S. Defies Court

The U.S. intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to an undisclosed country, defying a 2019 court order that protects him from returning to El Salvador. His fate hangs in the balance as fears of persecution and torture loom large, prompting a federal judge to seek answers from the government ahead of a crucial hearing on July 16.

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Supreme Court Deportation

Eight men, primarily from Latin America and Asia, were deported to the turmoil-ridden South Sudan, raising alarms over their safety. The Supreme Court's approval of the deportation, despite fears of torture and death, has sparked outrage among critics who claim it breaches international obligations and places the men in grave peril, with only one having ties to the country.

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