A federal judge criticized the government for failing to provide due process to eight deportees held in Djibouti, whom the administration plans to send to South Sudan. The judge's order mandated "reasonable fear interviews" and sufficient notice, but the government provided less than 16 hours' notice and failed to provide phone access to the detainees. The judge suggested returning the men to the US if remote proceedings prove too difficult. The judge expressed frustration over the logistical challenges of conducting immigration proceedings on another continent.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.