Overview

• U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy ruled the Trump administration violated an April injunction by deporting eight migrants to third countries without adequate notice or opportunity to contest.
• The migrants, convicted of serious crimes, were flown to an undisclosed location and remain in U.S. custody for now, as ordered by the court.
• The administration has refused to disclose the migrants' final destination, citing operational security, though South Sudan was initially named in removal orders.
• The court mandated immediate interviews with the migrants to assess potential safety risks and ensure compliance with due process requirements.
• This case underscores broader legal battles over the administration's third-country deportation strategies and judicial oversight of executive immigration policies.