The United States has successfully transferred eight undocumented migrants to South Sudan, ending a legal stalemate that had kept the men in limbo for weeks. The decision marks the culmination of a complex legal battle that began when courts in the United States temporarily blocked the deportation process, citing concerns that the men could face torture or other human rights violations in South Sudan. Legal representatives for the migrants argued that the conditions in the country would not meet international standards, prompting a series of legal challenges.
The case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s plan to proceed with the deportation. The Supreme Court’s intervention cleared the way for the handover, allowing the Department of Homeland Security to finalize the process. The migrants, who were held in Djibouti for several weeks at a U.S. military base, were eventually transferred to South Sudan, where they were reportedly handed over to local authorities. The decision has raised questions about the legal and humanitarian implications of such deportations, particularly for individuals who may be at risk of abuse in their home countries.