ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"
Summary
The U.S. government has deported some immigrants to Liberia, a country in West Africa, even though many of them are from Latin America or other parts of Africa and have no ties to Liberia. These deportees say they were not warned or allowed to challenge this move, and many have legal protections in the U.S. due to fears of danger in their home countries.Key Facts
- Deportees placed in a hotel in Liberia include people from Latin America (Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela) and African countries (Cameroon, Eritrea).
- None of the deportees held Liberian citizenship.
- Deportees were sent to Liberia as part of President Trump's strict immigration enforcement policies.
- Many deportees had court rulings protecting them from return to their home countries due to risk of harm.
- Deportees say they were not informed or allowed to challenge their deportation to Liberia.
- Most deportees have no criminal records besides immigration violations like entering the U.S. illegally.
- The U.S. government said those in the country illegally could choose to leave voluntarily and receive $3,000.
- The U.S. State Department did not provide details about agreements with Liberia regarding these deportations.
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