Court halts Trump administration’s effort to send eight men to South Sudan

theguardian.comPublished: 5/23/2025

Summary

The Trump administration's eight men, convicted of crimes primarily from Myanmar, Cuba, and other countries, were halted from being deported to South Sudan after a court ruling. They are now in Djibouti due to insufficient notice and legal challenges, amid criticism from the US president who called it an unfair blockade. The White House confirmed they remain in Djibouti for two weeks, with attorneys noting inadequate notification prior to their flight.