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US federal judge rules Trump administration violated court regarding deportation of migrants to South Sudan

Washington, May 22 (UNI) A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump violated an earlier court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy said at a hearing on Wednesday that the administration had violated a preliminary injunction he issued in April, which barred officials from deporting people to countries other than their own without first giving them sufficient time to object.

Murphy said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security notified seven migrants on Monday night that they could be deported to South Sudan, less than 24 hours before they were loaded onto a plane, which was "plainly insufficient" notice.

"The department's actions in this case are unquestionably violative of this court's order," said the judge, who has yet to announce what he plans to do about the apparent violation. Murphy said officials who are involved in the illegal deportation should be on notice that they "risk criminal contempt."
In a statement issued after Murphy's finding on Wednesday, the White House accused Murphy of being "activist judges" who are advocating the release of dangerous criminals.

Murphy's finding delivered one of the most forceful rebukes yet to the Trump administration since he returned to office in January. Trump vowed to crack down on illegal immigration and announced sweeping deportation plans since taking office. However, many of his efforts have been blocked by the courts.
This judicial rebuke marks a significant challenge to the Trump administration's immigration agenda since his return to office in January. Throughout his political career, Donald Trump has consistently vowed to implement stringent measures against illegal immigration and announced sweeping deportation plans.
However, many of these efforts have faced substantial legal hurdles and have been blocked by federal courts across the United States. This ruling specifically addresses the protocol for deporting individuals to third countries, underscoring ongoing judicial oversight of the administration's immigration enforcement actions.
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