'Deportation flights have begun' as Trump sends 'strong and clear message,' White House says
A U.S. military plane carrying deportees was denied landing in Mexico, according to NBC News, following the first flights with deported migrants departing from the U.S. The U.S. began departing Air Force C-17 flights on Thursday, each carrying approximately 80 deported migrants.
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2 developments- Jan 23, 2025Mexico blocks U.S. military deportation flight from landing
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