US District Judge Brian E. Murphy ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” without prior notice is unlawful. The judge noted that the policy specifically targets individuals already granted protection from their home countries due to fears of torture. Although the Supreme Court previously allowed a deportation flight to South Sudan to proceed, Murphy emphasized that no person should be deprived of liberty without a meaningful opportunity to object. The ruling is currently suspended for 15 days to allow the government time to appeal the decision.
Date: February 25, 2026. Source: lemonde.fr