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DHS Resumes Controversial Deportations Amid Due Process Concerns

7/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security has ignited controversy by resuming third-country deportations, recently sending five immigrants with serious criminal records to Eswatini. New ICE guidelines permit swift deportations, raising alarms about due process and humanitarian implications, especially in light of a Supreme Court ruling that backs these actions.

History

Historical Context

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 expanded U.S. deportation powers, allowing expedited removals that affected thousands, including those with criminal records. Recent actions by the Department of Homeland Security, such as deporting individuals to Eswatini, reflect these earlier policies, raising concerns about due process and human rights, and may lead to increased scrutiny of immigration practices.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security has ignited controversy by resuming third-country deportations, recently sending five immigrants with serious criminal records to Eswatini. New ICE guidelines permit swift deportations, raising alarms about due process and humanitarian implications, especially in light of a Supreme Court ruling that backs these actions.

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