What to Know About the Deportees the Trump Administration Wants to Send to South Sudan

nytimes.comPublished: 5/27/2025

Summary

The article describes eight men deported to Djibouti for violent crimes, sparking criticism from experts who suggest this may be part of an effort to tarnish public opinion against the judiciary. In contrast, over 100 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador were mostly crime-free individuals, highlighting a stark difference in how deportations are handled. One of the deportationees, Thongxay Nilakout, a 17-year-old who killed a German tourist, expressed dismay at what she saw as the government’s failure to protect his rights during deportation proceedings.