April 2, 2026

U.S. Orders Asylum Seekers to Third Countries Amid Policy Changes

More than 13,000 asylum seekers are facing deportation to countries like Uganda and Ecuador, where many have no ties or knowledge of the local conditions.
Recent policy changes have left many immigrants in legal limbo, unable to pursue their asylum claims and losing their work permits, with fewer than 100 deportations executed so far.
A recent email from ICE officials suggests a potential halt to new deportation motions, raising questions about the future of these asylum cases, as the government struggles with the logistics of deportations.