DOJ asks Supreme Court to revive rapid third-country removals
DOJ's emergency appeal follows a First Circuit ruling that the administration's guidance lacked meaningful notice and adequate torture-protection procedures. The Supreme Court has set briefing without immediately staying the injunction, leaving the policy blocked and more than 1,400 detainees potentially affected. A related en banc D.C. Circuit hearing will address possible contempt investigation of alleged deportation-order defiance.
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Updated Sep 30, 2026