**US Deports Eight Convicted Criminals to South Sudan Amid Legal Struggles**

Wed Jul 16 2025 20:21:57 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**US Deports Eight Convicted Criminals to South Sudan Amid Legal Struggles**

The deportation highlights the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding immigration laws and international relations.


The case raises questions about due process rights for deported individuals and the conditions in South Sudan.

The United States has deported eight convicted criminals to South Sudan after a prolonged legal confrontation that led to their temporary diversion to Djibouti. These individuals, who have been convicted of serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, and robbery, had either finished or were nearing the completion of their prison sentences. Notably, only one of the men is originally from South Sudan; the others hold nationalities from Myanmar, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico. US officials indicated that the majority of their home nations refused to accept them back.

During the Trump administration, there has been a notable expansion in deportations to third countries, with instances reported in El Salvador and Costa Rica. Ongoing discussions involve Rwanda and several African nations as potential locations for deported individuals. A concerning image from the Department of Homeland Security captured the eight deported men aboard the plane, shackled and under guard from US service members, emphasizing the severity of their situation.

Concerns arise regarding the fate of these eight men upon their arrival in South Sudan, which remains a precarious environment characterized by instability and a looming threat of civil war. The US State Department has strongly advised against travel to South Sudan due to risks of crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict.

The journey of these deportees commenced in May when they were scheduled to leave the US. However, a legal hiccup emerged when US District Judge Brian Murphy of Massachusetts halted the deportation, asserting that individuals facing deportation to third nations must be notified and given the opportunity to consult with an asylum officer.

In a twist of events, the Supreme Court supported the Trump administration last week by overriding Judge Murphy's ruling. Their decision affirmed that due process hearings could not be mandated by lower courts, thereby allowing deportations to advance. Subsequent attempts by lawyers to seek intervention from another judge failed, resulting in a ruling that only Judge Murphy possessed the relevant jurisdiction. After the Supreme Court's landmark decision, Judge Murphy declared he had no authority to block the deportations.

In response to the deportation, Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security hailed the action as a success against "activist judges." Earlier this year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio also rescinded visas for South Sudanese passport holders, attributing this to the South Sudanese government's previous refusals to accept deportees.

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