Deporting to Liberia Without Ties | Hattiesburg News

The U.S. just deported its first group to Liberia—despite none of them being from there—under a secretive new agreement that could send up to 1,200 people to the West African nation, including nationals from North, South America, and the Caribbean. While Liberian officials say asylum seekers can apply for protection, critics warn this tactic risks sending vulnerable individuals to dangerous or unfamiliar places. The Trump-era policy has already sent over 23,000 people to 35 countries, including 13 in Africa—with one El Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, caught in the crosshairs, fighting to avoid deportation to Liberia and instead seek refuge in Costa Rica. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/569152d88e7632aa