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- The Palau Senate blocked the proposed deal to relocate up to 75 U.S. deportees under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Palau officials initiated a non-binding referendum to gauge public opinion on the agreement.
- The administration supports the deal, describing it as humane.
- Traditional Palauan leaders warn the plan could harm social cohesion.
- Senator Rukebai Inabo is among few supporters, arguing the deal benefits Palau and deportees and helps fill skilled-workforce gaps.
