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Two Jamaican Deportees Refuse Return to Eswatini, Stay in US

7/18/2026

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Two of three Jamaican citizens deported by the United States to Eswatini refused to return on July 17 2026.
Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said the ministry contacted the men through the Miami consulate after one called with his attorney.
Junior Alves, 64, and a man identified as “Miller” said they prefer to remain in the United States.
Jamaican officials can offer consular help but cannot determine the men’s U.S. immigration status.

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Two of three Jamaican citizens deported by the United States to Eswatini refused to return on July 17 2026.
Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said the ministry contacted the men through the Miami consulate after one called with his attorney.
Junior Alves, 64, and a man identified as “Miller” said they prefer to remain in the United States.
Jamaican officials can offer consular help but cannot determine the men’s U.S. immigration status.