Supreme Court Approves Third-Country Deportation to South Sudan

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deport eight migrants, none of whom are South Sudanese citizens, from a military base in Djibouti to South Sudan. The men originate from Myanmar, Vietnam, Cuba, South Korea, Mexico, and Laos, and had been detained after a federal judge blocked their removal over concerns they lacked a chance to contest risks of torture or death. In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled that its previous order permitting third-country deportations applied in this case, with Justices Sotomayor and Jackson dissenting due to human rights concerns. The administration claims diplomatic assurances from South Sudan address these risks, but both governments have yet to clarify the migrants' fate upon arrival. Critics argue the decision undermines due process and sets a precedent for more deportations to dangerous countries. The case underscores ongoing conflict over U.S. immigration policy and judicial oversight.