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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

July 6, 2025

The US has deported eight individuals to South Sudan after they were initially diverted to Djibouti for several weeks due to legal challenges. Only one of the deportees is actually from South Sudan, with the others being nationals of Myanmar, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico who had completed or nearly completed prison sentences for serious crimes. The deportation proceeded after the Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that had required migrants being sent to third countries to receive notice and asylum officer interviews.

Who is affected

  • Eight individuals convicted of crimes including murder, sexual assault, and robbery
  • Only one deportee is from South Sudan, with others from Myanmar, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico
  • South Sudanese passport holders whose visas were revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio
  • Migrants who face potential deportation to third countries without due process hearings

What action is being taken

  • The US government is deporting individuals to third countries when their home nations refuse to accept them
  • The Trump administration is working to expand deportations to third countries beyond South Sudan, including El Salvador and Costa Rica
  • The Department of Homeland Security is proceeding with deportations following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Judge Murphy's ruling
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio is revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holders

Why it matters

  • The Supreme Court's decision removes requirements for due process hearings for migrants being deported to third countries
  • South Sudan remains unstable and potentially dangerous, with the US State Department warning against travel there
  • This case establishes a precedent for deporting individuals to countries that are not their nation of origin
  • It represents a significant expansion of deportation policies that could affect more migrants in the future

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: BBC