Stop ICE Deportations to Countries Where Immigrants Have Never Lived

Deporting Immigrants to Third-Party Countries Is Inhumane and Likely Unlawful I urge you to take a public stand and immediate legislative action against the inhumane and likely unlawful practice of deporting immigrants to third-party countries—nations they have never lived in and where they may face danger or persecution. ICE’s Secretive New Policy Violates Due Process A July 2025 Washington Post article revealed that ICE is moving to deport noncitizens to countries where they lack citizenship, using expedited procedures that allow as little as six hours’ notice—or no notice at all with “diplomatic assurances.” This violates due process and contradicts congressional intent under 8 U.S.C. § 1231 and treaties like the Convention Against Torture. Real People Are Already Being Harmed Immigration attorneys report that individuals have already been deported to countries like South Sudan, despite having deep U.S. ties or pending legal proceedings. One federal judge rebuked the Justice Department after Kilmar Abrego García, the father of a U.S. citizen, was deported to El Salvador without proper process. Congress Must Act Immediately As your constituent, I ask you to: • Speak out publicly against third-country deportations • Demand oversight hearings in Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees • Support legislation barring deportations to countries where immigrants have no legal ties • Use the appropriations process to block funding for these removals Why This Matters Deporting people to unfamiliar countries without notice, legal review, or recourse is inhumane and a violation of constitutional and international law. Congress must reassert its oversight role and protect basic human rights and legal safeguards.

First sent on July 13, 2025 by Bill