Supreme Court Greenlights Mass Deportations Amid Controversy

The United States Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the go-ahead on Monday to deport migrants to nations other than their own, bypassing assessments of the harm they might encounter there. This decision marks a significant victory for the administration's efforts to escalate deportations on a large scale.

This ruling notably prompted a strong dissent from the court's liberal wing, highlighting fears that the decision undermines core due process rights. Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the court's decision as a "gross abuse" of power, arguing it could subject thousands to potential violence in unstable regions.

The initial order requiring migrant assessment was issued by U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy after concerns arose about deportations to violent countries such as South Sudan. Despite the administration's assurances, rights groups warn of dangerous implications, citing a lack of critical protections for vulnerable migrants.

(With inputs from agencies.)