Overview

• U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued a nationwide temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's February 18 directive on deportations.
• The blocked policy sought to fast-track deportations by re-detaining previously released migrants and sending them to third countries without prior relationships.
• The judge emphasized protections under the Convention Against Torture, which prohibits deporting individuals to countries where they face a likelihood of torture.
• The restraining order ensures migrants receive written notice and a meaningful opportunity to submit fear-based claims before deportation to a third country.
• Immigrant rights advocates welcomed the decision, highlighting its importance for protecting vulnerable populations and upholding due process.