Trump Administration's Plan to Deport Migrants to Libya Halted by Federal Judge

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Updated May 9, 2025, 03:06 PM

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to expand its mass deportation campaign to include Libya, a country currently facing significant political and social turmoil. According to U.S. officials, the deportations could be operated by the U.S. military and might commence as early as this week. Libya, divided into two rival factions and known for its harsh treatment of migrants, has been approached by the U.S. as a potential destination for deportees from third countries. Both Libyan governments, one in Tripoli backed by the United Nations and another in the east controlled by a strongman, have publicly denied any agreement with the U.S. to accept deported migrants. The State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Libya, warning of crime, terrorism, and armed conflict, among other dangers. A federal judge has intervened, stating that any move to deport migrants to Libya without giving them the opportunity to challenge their removal in court would violate a previous court order. This ruling comes in response to an emergency motion filed by advocates seeking to block the deportations, citing the potential risk to migrants from Mexico and Asia who were reportedly at risk of being sent to Libya.

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CNN en Español

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Migrants thought they would be sent to Libya but spent hours on a bus until they were returned to the detention center. https://t.co/tAmd1YnCWZ

NTV Kenya

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Rwanda in talks with US on receiving deported migrants https://t.co/q2xbUb17pf

Chicago Tribune

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Reports of plans to deport migrants from the U.S. to Libya, a country with a documented history of serious human rights violations and abuse of migrants, have spotlighted the difficulties they face in the North African nation. https://t.co/ThavSQSU6P