Justices Allow Trump to Resume Removals to Dangerous Countries

June 23, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration's request to continue deporting immigrants to third countries without prior notice or due process, overturning a lower court injunction. This ruling allows deportations to potentially dangerous countries as long as receiving governments agree to accept the immigrants, despite international treaty obligations under the UN Convention Against Torture. Justice Sotomayor, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson, issued a strong dissent expressing concerns about government misconduct and the risk of torture or death for deportees.

Who is affected

Immigrants and noncitizens facing deportation to third countries
Asylum seekers and those seeking protection under the UN Convention Against Torture
Specific plaintiffs mentioned in the case, including a gay Guatemalan man identified as O.C.G.
Six detainees who were given only 16 hours' notice before being flown to South Sudan
Vulnerable migrants at risk of torture or death in dangerous countries

What action is being taken

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting immigrants without prior notice or due process
The Department of Homeland Security is executing third-country removals without giving noncitizens written notice or fair opportunity to apply for protection
The administration is deporting noncitizens to third countries, including those considered unsafe by the State Department
Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson are dissenting against the ruling

Why it matters

The policy potentially exposes thousands of migrants to risk of torture or death
It represents a major victory for President Trump and a setback for immigration and human rights advocates
The ruling allows deportations to countries the State Department itself warns are unsafe, like Libya and South Sudan
The policy has already led to violent consequences, including clashes in Tripoli after attempted removals to Libya
The case highlights tensions between executive immigration policies and international treaty obligations regarding torture

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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