Federal Judge Rules Trump-Era Third-Country Deportation Policy Unlawful

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's policy permitting rapid deportation of migrants to third countries without adequate notice or opportunity to object violates due process rights. The policy allowed deportations to countries not named in removal orders if diplomatic assurances were given. The judge paused the ruling for 15 days to allow an appeal. The Supreme Court has previously intervened, allowing some deportations despite ongoing legal challenges. The decision represents a significant legal setback for the administration's immigration enforcement approach.