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Washington Post
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Judge orders government to facilitate return of deportee after error
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a gay Guatemalan man whom officials deported to Mexico despite his claims that he would be persecuted there. U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Boston issued a ruling Friday night after the government admitted that an 'error' had been made. The government had previously argued that the man had said he was not afraid of being returned to Mexico, but said in a May 16 filing that it was 'unable to identify' the immigration officer to whom he purportedly said this.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Taoiseach Micheál Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling
In the early hours of Wednesday, the flight landed at the airport in Co Clare, carrying eight men from the United States to Africa. The flight took off despite Boston judge Brian E Murphy saying that the actions of the Homeland Security Department, were 'unquestionably violative' of the court order and could amount to criminal contempt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he did not think Ireland should have any worries about being caught up in legal proceedings. 'I wouldn't think so,' said Mr Martin, speaking at the launch of the new Dosco cleaning supplies plant in Cork. 'First of all, there are various international agreements and legal agreements that pertain to aircraft landing and refuelling. 'It wouldn't be immediately apparent to Irish authorities in terms of the fact - and again, I think enquiries should be made – that there were any deportees on any particular flight. 'These are matters that we will review and engage with our partners in the US and indeed elsewhere, government to government, because obviously our planes fly and land in different locations to refuel. 'I don't think we are [liable for any breaches of court orders], but again, enquiries are being made. I haven't got a full report on it yet but the Department of Transport and Foreign Affairs [will provide one]. When questioned on when he can expect that report the Taoiseach responded, 'shortly, I hope.' Mr Martin said he wants to avoid a 'knee-jerk' response in potentially introducing diplomatic clearance for all civil flights following the incident. 'There are capacity issues there,' the Taoiseach said. 'But I do think trust is important, and so when planes fly through our airspace – if they are carrying weapons – there is an agreement that they let us know. Trust is an important aspect of relationships between countries in respect of honouring aviation covenants and agreements. 'We need to assess what has happened in the first instance.'
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Taoiseach not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling
In the early hours of Wednesday, the flight landed at the airport in Co Clare, carrying eight men from the United States to Africa. The flight took off despite Boston judge Brian E Murphy saying that the actions of the Homeland Security Department, were 'unquestionably violative' of the court order and could amount to criminal contempt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he did not think Ireland should have any worries about being caught up in legal proceedings. 'I wouldn't think so,' said Mr Martin, speaking at the launch of the new Dosco cleaning supplies plant in Cork. 'First of all, there are various international agreements and legal agreements that pertain to aircraft landing and refuelling. 'It wouldn't be immediately apparent to Irish authorities in terms of the fact - and again, I think enquiries should be made – that there were any deportees on any particular flight. 'These are matters that we will review and engage with our partners in the US and indeed elsewhere, government to government, because obviously our planes fly and land in different locations to refuel. 'I don't think we are [liable for any breaches of court orders], but again, enquiries are being made. I haven't got a full report on it yet but the Department of Transport and Foreign Affairs [will provide one]. When questioned on when he can expect that report the Taoiseach responded, 'shortly, I hope.' Mr Martin said he wants to avoid a 'knee-jerk' response in potentially introducing diplomatic clearance for all civil flights following the incident. 'There are capacity issues there,' the Taoiseach said. 'But I do think trust is important, and so when planes fly through our airspace – if they are carrying weapons – there is an agreement that they let us know. Trust is an important aspect of relationships between countries in respect of honouring aviation covenants and agreements. 'We need to assess what has happened in the first instance.'
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Trump, White House lash out at judge who ruled on deporting migrants to South Sudan
President Donald Trump and the White House levied harsh criticism Thursday against a federal judge who ruled against the administration in a deportation case this week, the latest in a long line of attacks the administration has lodged against judges who halted the president's actions in his second term. Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Thursday that the judge in the case, U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Boston, 'knew absolutely nothing about the situation' in which the administration attempted to deport several migrants to South Sudan.
The Journal
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Tánaiste investigating if 'illegal' US deportation flight stopped in Shannon en route to Africa
THE TÁNAISTE SAID he is carrying out enquiries to find out whether a US flight that landed in Shannon was carrying migrants. Speaking on RTÉ Radio this morning, Simon Harris said that he is 'trying to establish the facts' following US media reports. Gardaí in Shannon have this morning told The Journal that the flight is believed to have been a deportation flight that stopped in Ireland en route to Africa. Last night the New York Times published an article that claimed a flight carrying at least eight illegally-deported migrants had left the US en route to South Sudan on Tuesday. The plane flew from Texas to Shannon where it refueled and then took off, flying across Europe and over Saudi Arabia before landing in Djibouti in east Africa. Djibouti has a massive US military base and airfield and was used in the emergency airlift from Sudan when the war broke out in Khartoum. The Journal has established that the plane, a Gulfstream V, landed in Shannon and spent approximately two hours on the ground on Tuesday night. It is not known as yet if gardaí or immigration officials had any interactions with the plane during its time at the airport. Neither the Department of Justice nor Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin responded to a request for a statement. A statement has been requested from gardaí. It is routine that US flights land at Shannon to refuel. Some are military while most, including the Gulfstream GV, are operated by civilian charter companies. Civilian charter company Journey Aviation lists the aircraft on their website . The aircraft is a 14-seater. Our enquiries have found that Journey Aviation has contracts with the US Government. Advertisement The New York Times reported that a judge in Boston, Brian E Murphy, found the Trump administration had breached an order he issued last month barring the US from deporting people to countries not their own without first giving them sufficient time to object. This morning Simon Harris said that he was aware of the US media report and was making enquiries to check its veracity. 'I'm trying to establish the facts on this now in real time, because I'm aware of the US media reports. 'I have no reason to believe that the procedures in place for the use of Irish airports by foreign aircraft has been breached by the United States. But I am seeking more information from my department this morning,' he said. Harris added that he was also seeking 'legal clarity' because of the seriousness of the incident. 'I think complying with US law is obviously a matter for the US administration. 'Complying with our own laws is obviously a matter for the Irish, for the Irish State and the Irish government. 'Let me try and establish more in relation to this, as my Department is. There are very clear rules in relation to flights that can and can't stop over in Shannon and what they must do and not do. 'We need to see whether this was in compliance with that. This is a story that's only emerged in US media, so I'm trying to get on top of it now,' he added. A spokesman for the US Embassy in Dublin referred our query to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE has not responded to a request for a statement. With reporting from Conor O'Carroll. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
