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This deportation agreement raises serious concerns about human rights and the treatment of vulnerable migrants. Rights groups have questioned the legality of sending people to countries they've never lived in, and deportees to other African nations have faced harsh conditions, including prolonged detention without legal access. The policy appears to target nations already affected by US trade and immigration restrictions.
There is a 34% chance, that the US will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before January 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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