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Judge Allows Trump's Expedited Deportation of Somali Migrants

4/11/2026

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A federal judge ruled against blocking the U.S. President Donald Trump’s expedited deportation of Somali migrants.
The judge found the administration likely prioritized Somali cases but noted the suing organizations lacked direct policy impact.
Judge Carl J. Nichols said a lawsuit by the migrants themselves might be more effective.
The suit alleges that the government expedited hearings for Somali nationals, moving 3,200 of 3.3 million cases ahead of others.

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A federal judge ruled against blocking the U.S. President Donald Trump’s expedited deportation of Somali migrants.
The judge found the administration likely prioritized Somali cases but noted the suing organizations lacked direct policy impact.
Judge Carl J. Nichols said a lawsuit by the migrants themselves might be more effective.
The suit alleges that the government expedited hearings for Somali nationals, moving 3,200 of 3.3 million cases ahead of others.