Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan

theguardian.comPublished: 5/21/2025

Summary

Brian E. Murphy, a federal judge in Massachusetts, has ruled that the US government violated a court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan. The judge found that seven migrants—not from South Sudan—were incorrectly deported despite receiving insufficient notice, leaving them in custody. The case highlights confusion over final destinations and potential legal challenges as the government seeks to clarify its actions.