Investigation examines Trump administration’s deportations to third countries
A six-month investigation by the Forbidden Stories consortium examined the deportation of thousands of people from the United States to third countries. France 24 and 25 other media outlets participated in the investigation, which focused on concerns about due process and whether those deported could challenge their removal. The report also examined deportation as a focus of US immigration and foreign policy.
The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has investigated the deportation of thousands of people from the United States to third countries.
The six-month investigation examined concerns over due process and the ability of deported people to challenge their removal. It also explored how the Trump administration has made deportation a major focus of US immigration and foreign policy.
France 24 presented the investigation with Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor.
THE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND
What legal process was available to people deported to third countries?
How were the receiving countries selected for these deportations?
What oversight mechanisms reviewed the removals?
How might third-country deportations affect people’s ability to seek asylum?
What incentives did governments involved have in carrying out or accepting the deportations?
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