A Boston US judge has stepped in to halt the Trump administration's plan to deport migrants to Libya, asserting it would infringe on their due process rights. This ruling emerged amidst a backdrop of alarming reports that the US might initiate deportations as part of a broader immigration crackdown. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh publicly rejected the idea of Libya being used as a deportation destination, stating that his country would not accept migrants under any circumstances.
The decision came swiftly from Judge Brian Murphy, who noted that the planned deportations directly contradicted an earlier ruling meant to protect the rights of migrants facing removal. Immigration attorneys acted quickly to challenge the deportation efforts and sought an immediate temporary block, citing credible sources indicating that flights for deportations were allegedly set to leave the US shortly.
As the situation continues to unfold, questions remain about the number of migrants targeted for deportation and the pressure on Libya – a country severely affected by political instability and violence since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Amid uncertainties in the US immigration landscape, the Trump administration has also opened discussions with other countries like Rwanda for potential deportation agreements.
