Supreme Court Greenlights New Immigration Approach Amid Controversy

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to restart the deportation of migrants to third countries. This decision lifts a lower court’s requirement for migrants to contest such deportations. Justice Sotomayor issued a strong dissent, warning of possible mistreatment in countries like South Sudan.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 24-06-2025 05:58 IST | Created: 24-06-2025 05:58 IST
Supreme Court Greenlights New Immigration Approach Amid Controversy
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The Supreme Court of the United States has given the Trump administration the green light to resume deportations of migrants to nations other than their countries of origin, overriding a pre-existing court order that allowed these individuals to challenge their deportations. In a divided ruling, the majority justices did not elaborate on their reasoning.

Critics, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, expressed concern about the risks posed to deported migrants, suggesting that such removals could lead to imprisonment, torture, or even death. The case adds to a growing list of Trump-era immigration policies focused on strict removal actions against illegal immigrants.

The decision has been hailed by administration officials as a triumph for national security, although opponents argue it highlights reckless indifference to the rule of law and migrant safety. As deportation efforts resume, legal and humanitarian debates surrounding the policy continue to intensify.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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