Court rules that migrants in the US should be given an opportunity to contest their deportations to Libya.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that deporting immigrants without allowing them to contest a court order is a violation of the law. This statement was made following reports that immigration officials planned to send individuals to Libya, a country known for human rights violations. Judge Brian E. Murphy, a US District Judge […]
Judge cautions Trump administration about quickly sending migrants back to Libya
A federal judge issued a firm warning to the Trump administration on Wednesday, stating that deporting immigrants to Libya would breach earlier court rulings. “If there’s even a hint of uncertainty, if the court hasn’t received sufficient evidence, the press and plaintiffs will back the accounts and public information related to class members. Any potential […]
Migrants seek court help worried about being sent back to Libya soon.
An immigrant advocacy group is urging federal judges to prevent the Trump administration from deporting individuals to Libya and Saudi Arabia. Two plaintiffs report that immigration agents informed them of imminent removal to these destinations, despite existing court orders meant to protect them from deportation. This filing coincides with reports indicating that the Trump administration […]
U.S. May Send Illegal Migrants Back to Libya on Military Flights
On Tuesday, three U.S. officials announced a potential plan by the Trump administration to deport illegal immigrants to Libya for the first time, possibly as early as this week. Two of the officials mentioned that the military might be ready to transport migrants to Libya on Wednesday, though they cautioned that the plan could change […]
US intends to send migrants back to Libya despite harsh conditions – reports
Despite concerns from the State Department about the “life-threatening” prison conditions in Libya, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to deport groups of immigrants back to the country. The interim government of Libya has denied these reports. According to a Reuters article referencing three unnamed U.S. officials, deportations could occur soon. Two officials indicated that […]
U.S. might soon send migrants back to Libya on a military plane, sources indicate
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is contemplating sending immigrants to Libya for the first time, according to three U.S. officials. This move is part of his broader immigration enforcement efforts, despite previous criticism from detainees in Libya. Two officials mentioned that military flights could potentially transport migrants to Libya as early as Wednesday, although […]
Trump Reportedly Talking About Deporting Criminals to Libya, Rwanda Is ‘Demonization of Immigrants’
On CNN's “AC360” aired Wednesday, Rep. Dangoldman (D-NY) responded to reports that the White House was talking to Libya and Rwanda about deporting immigrants with criminal records there, stating that it was “a demonization of immigrants.” But “No one thinks that a convicted criminal who has no documents and is not a citizen should remain […]
How NATO’s ‘model intervention’ shattered Libya and Europe
In 2010, Muammar Gaddafi made a disastrous prediction about the future of Europe. While negotiating deals with Italy to prevent African immigrants from using Libya as a gateway to Europe, He warned: “Tomorrow, Europe may not be European anymore. As millions of people want to enter… I don't know if Europe will move forward and […]
Italy says Libya war crimes suspect was sent home due to ‘social dangerousness’ | Italy
Italy's interior minister announced Thursday that a Libyan man who was detained on an international war crimes arrest warrant and later unexpectedly released was quickly deported due to his “social danger.” Osama Nazim, also known as al-Masri, was detained in Turin on Sunday on an arrest warrant issued by the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). […]
Investigator reveals China tried to smuggle drones to Libya disguised as COVID aid
China, with the help of corrupt United Nations officials, tried to send $1 billion worth of drones to Libyan warlords under the guise of COVID-19 aid, according to Canadian government investigators. New court documents accuse Chinese state officials of conspiring to cover up a $1 billion deal to provide 42 drones to Libya's General Khalifa […]