Trump’s special strategy to deport illegals gives him another tool for enforcement

The Trump administration has implemented a strategy to deport immigrants to third countries when direct deportation to their home country is impossible or impracticable under international law. This approach addresses legal constraints that prevent returning individuals to countries where they would face persecution, where governments refuse to accept deportations, or where diplomatic relations do not exist. The administration argues this resolves cases that would otherwise result in individuals remaining in the United States.

According to the article's estimates, the administration has deported approximately 25,000 people through third-country arrangements facilitated by some 30 international agreements negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Documented cases have involved deportations to South Sudan and Eswatini of individuals convicted of serious offences. The strategy has faced legal challenges from civil rights organisations contesting procedural protections, though courts have upheld the legal authorisation for third-country removals under US immigration law.