Immigrant Advocates Challenge Forced Deportations

Immigrant rights advocates requested a federal judge in Boston to prevent the Trump administration from deporting migrants to Libya or transit countries like Saudi Arabia, arguing for prior hearings on potential torture or persecution risks.

In a significant legal move, immigrant rights advocates have urged a federal judge in Boston to halt the Trump administration's deportation actions concerning those bound for Libya or transitory nations such as Saudi Arabia.

The request emphasizes a crucial concern for migrants facing final deportation orders, urging that their potential risks of torture or persecution be properly heard before any forced removal.

This action follows an earlier ruling by the judge, which restricted the administration from executing swift deportations to third countries without the migrants' grievances being addressed.

(With inputs from agencies.)