Eight men, most of whom are not from South Sudan, were deported there from the US under a policy allowing removal to third countries. Tom Homan, the US border czar, admitted he does not know what has happened to the men since their arrival.
The group was detained in Djibouti after a court order halted their initial removal, but Supreme Court decisions later allowed the deportation to proceed. South Sudanese authorities have stated the men are in custody, being screened for safety and wellbeing.
The lack of follow-up from US officials has raised concerns about the fate of deportees sent to unfamiliar and potentially dangerous countries. Critics argue the policy puts vulnerable individuals at risk without ensuring their rights or safety.
The administration’s approach has also included deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador and seeking agreements with other nations to accept non-citizen deportees.