Stranded on the Tarmac: Migrants' Libya Deportation Standoff

Migrants in Texas were threatened with deportation to Libya, creating uncertainty and legal action. Amid administration plans, which included military flights, a court intervened to prevent actions without proper screening, challenging President Trump's immigration policies that face opposition and legal challenges.

Migrants in Texas faced a tense, uncertain situation on Wednesday as they waited on a military airfield for hours amid plans to deport them to Libya. Legal experts assert that this move underscores President Trump's aggressive immigration stance, which has attracted significant legal challenges.

An attorney representing one of the migrants described scenes of confusion and fear as detainees were moved from a Texas detention center to a military aircraft. However, after lengthy delays, they were returned to the detention facility, casting doubts on the administration's ability to follow through with the deportations.

An emergency legal effort was mounted in response, resulting in a federal judge in Boston blocking any deportations to Libya without thorough persecution screenings. The situation highlights a broader legal battle over the U.S. immigration policy and its implications for migrants.

(With inputs from agencies.)