Democrats demand DHS, State Dept. watchdogs investigate third-country deportations
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A group of Democratic lawmakers called on the internal watchdogs of the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department on Tuesday to investigate the “unlawful and costly” policy of sending people to third countries to which they have no previous connections, according to a letter obtained exclusively by NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: Democratic lawmakers are asking the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department watchdogs to investigate the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy, which they say may be unlawful and dangerous.
Key Points:
- The lawmakers say people have been sent to countries where they have no ties, sometimes without warning or a chance to challenge the move.
- Their letter asks for details on how many deportees had court protection, what countries received them, and whether the government checked for torture risks.
- The Trump administration says the policy is legal and necessary to deport people it calls criminal illegal aliens, and the agencies have pushed back on the criticism.
- The issue is being fought in court, and reports say thousands of people may have been sent to third countries under recent agreements.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Third-country deportations could raise taxpayer costs, legal fights, and fears of wrongful removal or mistreatment, especially when DHS and State lack clear tracking.
Positive Impact
Watchdog probes could force more oversight and transparency, which may better protect immigrants' rights and public trust.
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Central agency whose inspector general was asked to investigate the deportation policy.
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Internal watchdog that received the letter and responded it could not start new reviews during the shutdown.
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The Trump administration’s deportation policy is the main target of the lawmakers’ complaint.
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