US Judge Powerless in Controversial Deportation Case

A US judge declared she was unable to prevent the return of four men detained in Ghana to countries where US immigration judges have determined they face the risk of torture or persecution. This marks a legal victory for the Trump administration which has been criticized for its immigration policies.

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan highlighted the administration's apparent circumvention of the UN Convention Against Torture by sending West Africans to Ghana. Chutkan expressed her alarm and dismay at the manner in which these removals occur, especially given the possibility of torture in the destination countries.

The case accentuates the administration's evasion of deportation prohibitions by transferring individuals to Ghana despite earlier rulings that they faced significant threats in their home countries. Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue that the administration's actions defy legal protections for at-risk individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)