Judge Warned of Dangers in South Sudan

Judge Murphy’s May 21 order found that the government violated his prior directive by attempting to send the group to South Sudan—a nation the U.S. State Department warns against due to armed conflict, kid.nap.pings, and vi*lence. The immigrants, who come from Cuba, Vietnam, and Laos, were initially flown toward South Sudan but ultimately landed in Djibouti, where they remain detained.

Trump Administration Requests Emergency Relief

In response, the Trump administration sought urgent intervention from the Supreme Court on May 27. Solicitor General D