Deportations

Protesters Gather Outside Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil's Court Conference In New York

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Federal judge says he could release Mahmoud Khalil as soon as this week

8:43pm June 11, 2025

Judge Michael Farbiarz said the government cannot keep Khalil detained based on its accusation that he threatens U.S. foreign policy goals. But the judge gave the government time to appeal.

Indians still pray at 'visa temples' after the U.S. deported migrants in chains

5:00am May 19, 2025

Hindu temples offer prayers for a path to the U.S. But some in India were stunned by the way the U.S. deported Indians despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendship with President Trump.

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President Trump Meets With El Salvador President Nayib Bukele At The White House

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5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?

5:00am April 18, 2025

The week was dominated by news about the Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also concern over tariffs and Robert F. Kennedy's work as Health and Human Services secretary.

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US deports over 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador's mega-prison

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Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations

12:33pm April 16, 2025

The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time. The judge gave the U.S. until April 23 to respond.

Hispanic Caucus Members Demand Return Of Immigrant Deported To El Salvador Prison

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Supreme Court says Trump officials should help return wrongly deported Maryland man

7:15pm April 10, 2025

The Supreme Court ordered the administration to "facilitate" the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly taken to El Salvador and remains in custody there.

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How Trump is picking his political battles as he tests the judicial branch

6:10pm March 24, 2025

by Franco Ordoñez

President Trump is banking on the public caring more about the politically popular things he is trying to do than how he is going about doing them in his fights with the judicial branch.

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Salvadoran Government Receives 238 Alleged Members Of Criminal Organizations 'Tren De Aragua' and 'MS13'

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Judge extends deadline for deportation flight details as DOJ continues to resist

3:57pm March 19, 2025

The Justice Department is fighting not to divulge more information about flights that deported alleged gang members to El Salvador. The federal judge is giving lawyers another day to respond.

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Tensions mount as judge demands more answers about deportation flights

2:00pm March 18, 2025

Trump administration lawyers defended the weekend flights that deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal judge's order to turn the planes around.

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Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act to deport is 'a threat to everyone,' lawyer argues

4:13am March 17, 2025

by Leila Fadel

President Trump justified his use of a wartime law to deport people. The CEO of Democracy Forward argues that the president is using it to claim powers not granted to him under the Constitution.

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Immigration raids have begun. For immigrant and mixed-status families, everyday life has changed.

4:29pm January 27, 2025

by Jasmine Garsd

The Trump administration has said the raids will focus on criminals who are a public threat. But immigrant communities across the board are bracing, and changing their routines.

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