Some migrants were told they'd be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations
U.S. authorities informed some migrants of plans to deport them to Libya, a country they are not from and that has a history of human rights violations, attorneys said Wednesday. A judge said they can’t be deported without a chance to challenge such a move in court.
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2 developments- May 7, 2025Some migrants were told they'd be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations
- May 8, 2025Reports of Trump deportation plans highlight abuse of migrants in Libya
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7 viewpointsUS prepares deportation flights to Libya, but rival Libyan governments reject plan
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10 viewpointsA federal judge has found the Trump administration can't deport migrants to Libya unless they have a meaningful chance to challenge their removal in court
Judge warns Trump administration against swiftly deporting migrants to Libya
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5 viewpointsSome migrants were told they'd be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations
Reports of Trump deportation plans highlight abuse of migrants in Libya
Judge says US must allow migrants a chance to challenge in court any deportations to Libya - The Daily Reporter
Deportation flights to Libya would violate court order without prior notice, federal judge says
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