The Supreme Court has previously given the deportation practice the green light.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit to halt a broad order issued by a judge, effectively blocking the deportation of illegal immigrants to third countries. This ruling came after several immigrants with final removal orders from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that they did not receive enough notice to contest their removal, claiming a threat of torture in the countries to which they would be deported.
Judge Murphy stated in his 81-page ruling that the government’s refusal to provide prior notice to deportees “fails to satisfy due process.’”
The Justice Department stated that Massachusetts Judge Brian Murphy’s decision could affect sensitive diplomatic negotiations, and possibly “thousands” of deportations. U.S. attorneys wrote, “The Supreme Court twice stayed the district court’s sweeping nationwide, classwide preliminary injunction.” They asserted that Judge Murphy tried to evade this by issuing yet another order.
The Justice Department explained that the policy, which allows third-country deportation, is based on assurances provided by those countries to President Trump’s administration. The department also said that this issue falls under the supervision of the executive branch.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For federal judges to decide cases in light of Supreme Court precedent and the Constitution.
- For attorneys with the Justice Department as they defend federal immigration enforcement in court.
- For protection for DHS, ICE, CBP, and Border Patrol agents as they seek to protect the public and for employees in many DHS agencies who are working without pay.
- For members of the Senate to agree on funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies.
Sources: MSN, Fox News, NY Times
