Eight immigrant men, detained in Djibouti, lost their final appeal against deportation to South Sudan. A Boston judge denied their claim that deportation constituted cruel and unusual punishment, despite concerns about human rights abuses in South Sudan. The Supreme Court twice ruled in favor of the Trump administration's deportation efforts. The men, from various countries including Cuba, Laos, and Mexico, were initially held at a US military base. The Trump administration argued the deportation was necessary for national security and to remove criminals, while opponents cited human rights violations. Deportation proceeded despite concerns for their safety.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.