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Over 13,000 Immigrants Face Uncertain Third-Country Deportations

4/3/2026

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Immigrants Face Deportation

More than 13,000 immigrants in the United States face third-country deportation orders to countries with little ties.
Legal challenges slowed deportations, with under 100 confirmed third-country removals.
A Guatemalan woman facing deportation to Ecuador or Uganda expressed panic.
Two Iranian men risk execution if returned to Iran amid the U.S.–Israeli conflict.
A federal judge ordered restoration of legal status for some migrants under a now-defunct Biden-era program.

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Trump Restores Immigrant Status

A federal judge ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to restore legal status for tens of thousands of immigrants who used the CBP One app, which ended January 20, 2026.
The ruling follows mass cancellations of parole status, leaving many vulnerable to deportation.
Advocates say the terminations caused fear and instability.
Legal challenges continue against revoking Temporary Protected Status for over 1 million people.
The administration plans to appeal.

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Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished discriminatory national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation allowed over 1 million immigrants from diverse backgrounds to enter the U.S., reshaping its demographic landscape and highlighting ongoing immigration challenges, including the deportation of over 13,000 individuals today.

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Immigrants Face Deportation

More than 13,000 immigrants in the United States face third-country deportation orders to countries with little ties.
Legal challenges slowed deportations, with under 100 confirmed third-country removals.
A Guatemalan woman facing deportation to Ecuador or Uganda expressed panic.
Two Iranian men risk execution if returned to Iran amid the U.S.–Israeli conflict.
A federal judge ordered restoration of legal status for some migrants under a now-defunct Biden-era program.

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