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US Sends Migrants to Central Africa, $85 M Aid Criticized

6/8/2026

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U.S. Sends Migrants

The Central African Republic agreed on May 18 to receive U.S.-deported migrants.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Christian Jové Ehrhardt led U.S. delegation that secured the deal.
Senate Democrats say deal costs tens of millions and bypasses court protections.
Judge Lee Rosenthal blocked the May 26 deportation of a Turkish national on May 22.
The United States gave $85 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), while human-rights groups warn Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ may breach non-refoulement.

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CAR-US Deportation Pact

The CAR-US deportation pact ties migration cooperation to economic and security partnerships.
Policy specialists say third-country arrangements help bypass documentation or diplomatic obstacles that stall traditional returns.
Analysts note the deals are embedded in broader bilateral ties often linked to development aid and regional stability.
Supporters claim the mechanism strengthens enforcement.
Critics and an immigration attorney warn that transparency, due-process protections, and legal clarity across jurisdictions are lacking.

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U.S. Sends Migrants

The Central African Republic agreed on May 18 to receive U.S.-deported migrants.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Christian Jové Ehrhardt led U.S. delegation that secured the deal.
Senate Democrats say deal costs tens of millions and bypasses court protections.
Judge Lee Rosenthal blocked the May 26 deportation of a Turkish national on May 22.
The United States gave $85 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), while human-rights groups warn Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ may breach non-refoulement.

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