Inside the Business of Trump’s Third-Country Deportations

theintercept.com·Tyler McBrien·2026-09-29T15:00:00.000Z
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article reveals how the Trump administration is using secretive deportation flights to send migrants to distant countries like Palau, Eswatini, and Burundi—places with no ties to the individuals—often bypassing court orders and hiding details under national security claims. It describes a system driven by fear, profit, and opacity, with private contractors benefiting and migrants being thrust into uncertain, dangerous situations. The piece highlights legal challenges and government secrecy, urging transparency and accountability.

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