
Trump Administration Uses Third-Country Removals to Restore Order at the Border
Human Rights Watch attacks essential deportation policy, but DHS confirms removals are a necessary tool for public safety.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Front page updated October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Editorial
The Trump administration has successfully used third-country removals to deport illegal aliens, with DHS defending the policy as a vital public safety measure amid criticism from human rights groups.

Human Rights Watch attacks essential deportation policy, but DHS confirms removals are a necessary tool for public safety.

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