• U.S. immigration lawyers allege deportations of Asian migrants to conflict-ridden South Sudan.
• A federal judge previously barred such deportations without adequate due process.
• The Department of Homeland Security disputes claims regarding South Sudan as a final destination.

Lawyers representing two Asian migrants claim that the U.S. government has deported individuals from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, a nation known for its severe instability and violence. In an emergency filing to the court, they highlighted that this act would violate a prior ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy. He ordered that undocumented migrants must have a chance to challenge their deportations to third countries, which the government allegedly failed to do in these cases, according to CBS News and BBC.

The judge's previous ruling from April mandated that migrants should receive a "meaningful opportunity" to contest their removal to third countries. Lawyers reported that one individual from Myanmar had been misinformed about being deported to South Africa before learning he was actually sent to South Sudan. Reports suggest that a group of twelve migrants, including nationals from various countries, was affected by these deportations, according to Reuters and BBC.

Amidst these allegations, the Department of Homeland Security criticized the judge's decision, suggesting that South Sudan is not the final destination for the deported individuals. The agency indicated their intent to deport eight migrants convicted of serious crimes, including murder and rape, without confirming if South Sudan would be a landing point. They emphasized the need for the U.S. to maintain its national security, as articulated by agency officials, according to BBC and Reuters.

As the legal battle continues, Judge Murphy has scheduled another hearing to address concerns about these deportations and the alleged violations of his earlier rulings. He warned that the government could face contempt charges if they fail to allow migrants to contest their deportation orders adequately. The situation remains fluid, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding U.S. immigration policies, as noted by CBS News and BBC.