Judge Rules Deportation Flight to South Sudan Violated Court Order

A federal judge has ruled that a recent deportation flight to South Sudan violated a court order. The flight, carrying eight migrants, was deemed to have violated a previous injunction that required sufficient notice before deportations to third-party countries. Judge Brian Murphy stated that the Trump administration's actions "unquestionably" violated his order. A spokesperson for DHS, Tricia McLaughlin, defended the deportation, stating it was to remove "some of the most barbaric, violent individuals illegally in the United States." However, the judge ruled that the migrants were given only 17 hours' notice, far short of the time required for due process. The report also highlights a State Department travel advisory warning against travel to South Sudan due to ongoing conflict and security threats. Lawyers for the migrants are now seeking their return to the United States to challenge their deportation. This case underscores the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the legal protections afforded to migrants.