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Mexican authorities are enforcing a new transit arrangement for deported nationals, routing Mexicans via Guatemala and Honduras before return to Mexico within 24 hours, as the United States widens cooperation with Latin American partners. Officials say this tactic is aimed at deterring migration, while Mexico protests and seeks clarity on legal protections for its citizens.
The Trump administration has expanded third-country deportations, sending thousands to several countries, including Liberia, Equatorial Guinea and Uganda. Deportees report harsh conditions, with some arriving in chains. Liberia will host up to 1,200 migrants over the next year under a new arrangement, while critics call the move a loophole that bypasses due process.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in December on the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries with little notice. Lower courts have found migrants must have a meaningful chance to raise safety concerns before removal. The court’s order temporarily halts the lower-court rulings while it considers the government’s appeal.
The high court has heard arguments on whether migrants must have a meaningful chance to object before being deported to third countries. The government has argued this would slow removals, while critics say due process protections are essential. Several flights have already been affected as the legal fight continues.