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Eswatini Detains Deportees Amid Controversial U.S. Immigration Deal

10/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ten deported individuals from the United States are detained in Eswatini under Trump’s third-country removals.
Eswatini accepted a U.S. deal to provide financial aid in exchange for housing deportees.
A Maryland judge ordered Trump administration to produce evidence about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Eswatini deportation.
Garcia's legal team says the administration retaliates against him for challenging a prior wrongful deportation.
Protests supporting Garcia emphasize opposition to the administration’s immigration policies and frame it as immigrant-rights advocacy.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished national origin quotas, significantly reshaping immigration policy. This landmark legislation increased annual immigration caps to 675,000 and emphasized family reunification and employment-based visas. The Act's legacy continues to influence contemporary immigration debates, as seen in cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia's challenge against deportation, highlighting ongoing tensions in U.S. immigration practices.

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Story summary

Ten deported individuals from the United States are detained in Eswatini under Trump’s third-country removals.
Eswatini accepted a U.S. deal to provide financial aid in exchange for housing deportees.
A Maryland judge ordered Trump administration to produce evidence about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Eswatini deportation.
Garcia's legal team says the administration retaliates against him for challenging a prior wrongful deportation.
Protests supporting Garcia emphasize opposition to the administration’s immigration policies and frame it as immigrant-rights advocacy.

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