US Expands Controversial Third-Country Deportations to Eswatini for Convicted Immigrants
US Expands Controversial Third-Country Deportations to Eswatini for Convicted Immigrants The United States has recently expanded its contentious third-country deportation program, sending five immigrants convicted of serious crimes to the African nation of Eswatini. This move follows a similar deportation of eight men to South Sudan weeks prior, after the Supreme Court lifted restrictions on sending individuals to countries where they lack ties. In a late-night announcement, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the deportation of five men—citizens of…