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A US judge ordered the government to keep custody of migrants deported to South Sudan, claiming they weren't given a chance to challenge their removal. The Department of Homeland Security countered, stating South Sudan wasn't the final destination and the migrants were convicted of heinous crimes. The agency asserts the right to use a "safe third country" for deportation if repatriation to their home country isn't possible. A further hearing is scheduled to address the ongoing dispute over the migrants' treatment and final destination.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.