✉news WorldWorld first seen 12 h ago, last 54 min ago, peak #1
Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan heads home to Laos
Original: Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention
A Laotian man deported by the United States to South Sudan has left for Laos after spending roughly a year in detention. His case drew attention as an example of the US deporting migrants to third countries despite lacking ties there, and his transfer to Laos ends a prolonged ordeal caught between immigration enforcement and diplomatic wrangling.
Why now: The unusual US practice of deporting migrants to third countries like South Sudan remains controversial, and his release resolves a closely watched case.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 10 snapshots from 12 h ago to 54 min ago.
Evidence
- Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention · Monterey Herald
- Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention · Santa Cruz Sentinel
- Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention · Audacy
- Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention · WSLS
- Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention · News4JAX
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1518508