US Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees

nytimes.comPublished: 5/14/2025

Summary

The U.S. government is exploring innovative ways to deport immigrants by establishing third-country agreements, bypassing destinations that don’t reciprocate deportations. This includes sending Venezuelans to El Salvador, migrants from Asia and Africa to Central America, and efforts with Libya through the Rwandan government. However, such moves aim primarily to expel immigrants deemed undesirable or illegal, using a mix of tactics including leveraging international relations and court decisions to ensure compliance.