Judge orders US officials to keep custody of migrants flown to South Sudan
theguardian.comPublished: 5/21/2025
Summary
Judge Brian Murphy has directed the Trump administration to hold migrants until further notice if they aren’t swiftly deported, following a court warning about potential contempt if officials violate his order. The case underscores tensions between Murphy and the administration over aggressive deportation efforts. A Vietnamese man convicted of murder and another migrant’s desperate plea add emotional weight to the legal battle, while the DHS has yet to respond publicly. This incident reflects growing conflicts in enforcing immigration laws amid President Trump's push for mass expulsions.