Appeals Court Temporarily Authorises Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy
- Mar 16
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By Editor, March 16, 2026
A U.S. federal appeals court issued a temporary stay allowing the Trump administration's third-country deportation policy to continue, overriding a lower court's earlier ruling that deemed it unlawful.
The policy permits deporting immigrants to countries other than their origin, such as South Sudan or Rwanda, without full prior notice or protection screenings in some cases.
The decision provides short-term relief for Department of Homeland Security operations aimed at increasing deportation deterrence.
Challenges argue the approach violates due process and risks harm to vulnerable individuals. A Supreme Court review may follow. Immigration advocates expressed disappointment, while administration officials hailed the ruling as supporting enforcement priorities.
A Supreme Court review may follow.
