In a significant escalation of its immigration policy, the United States has established bilateral agreements with both Honduras and Uganda to facilitate the deportation of migrants as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration. According to documents obtained by CBS, this arrangement involves sending migrants who claim asylum at the US-Mexico border to these nations.
Under the agreement, Uganda has consented to accept an unspecified number of African and Asian migrants provided they have no prior criminal history, although the exact quantity remains unclear. In contrast, Honduras has pledged to take in several hundred deported individuals, including families traveling with children, over the span of two years. The Honduran government may have the option to accept additional migrants beyond this figure.
These agreements are part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to secure international cooperation on deportations, urging more nations to accept migrants who are not citizens of their respective countries. This push for deportation arrangements has seen successful negotiations with at least a dozen countries globally.
In addition to the recent deals with Uganda and Honduras, the US State Department recently signed a “safe third country” agreement with Paraguay, aiming to share the responsibilities associated with managing illegal immigration. Additionally, the White House has sought agreements with several African nations. For instance, Rwanda has expressed willingness to accept up to 250 migrants from the US, allowing the country to approve each individual's resettlement on a case-by-case basis.
Human rights organizations have voiced strong opposition to these policies, highlighting the potential risks for migrants forced to relocate to countries where their safety may be compromised. Earlier this year, nations such as Panama and Costa Rica similarly agreed to take in hundreds of African and Asian migrants from the US.
The Trump administration’s aggressive approach serves as a cornerstone of his campaign, focusing on the removal of undocumented individuals. Recently, the US Supreme Court permitted the administration to restart deportations of migrants to countries other than their homeland, without granting them the opportunity to contest their potential dangers.
Critics, including UN rights experts, have raised concerns that these deportations may contravene international law, especially when migrants are sent to third countries where they might face risks. Despite the backlash, the administration remains committed to its immigration agenda as Trump enters the second term of his presidency.
Under the agreement, Uganda has consented to accept an unspecified number of African and Asian migrants provided they have no prior criminal history, although the exact quantity remains unclear. In contrast, Honduras has pledged to take in several hundred deported individuals, including families traveling with children, over the span of two years. The Honduran government may have the option to accept additional migrants beyond this figure.
These agreements are part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to secure international cooperation on deportations, urging more nations to accept migrants who are not citizens of their respective countries. This push for deportation arrangements has seen successful negotiations with at least a dozen countries globally.
In addition to the recent deals with Uganda and Honduras, the US State Department recently signed a “safe third country” agreement with Paraguay, aiming to share the responsibilities associated with managing illegal immigration. Additionally, the White House has sought agreements with several African nations. For instance, Rwanda has expressed willingness to accept up to 250 migrants from the US, allowing the country to approve each individual's resettlement on a case-by-case basis.
Human rights organizations have voiced strong opposition to these policies, highlighting the potential risks for migrants forced to relocate to countries where their safety may be compromised. Earlier this year, nations such as Panama and Costa Rica similarly agreed to take in hundreds of African and Asian migrants from the US.
The Trump administration’s aggressive approach serves as a cornerstone of his campaign, focusing on the removal of undocumented individuals. Recently, the US Supreme Court permitted the administration to restart deportations of migrants to countries other than their homeland, without granting them the opportunity to contest their potential dangers.
Critics, including UN rights experts, have raised concerns that these deportations may contravene international law, especially when migrants are sent to third countries where they might face risks. Despite the backlash, the administration remains committed to its immigration agenda as Trump enters the second term of his presidency.
