Eleven Ghanaian migrants were deported from the United States this week despite documented safety concerns, according to their legal representative. The group was returned to Ghana under federal immigration enforcement protocols, raising questions about the treatment of asylum claims and the assessment of risk in deportation proceedings.
The migrants’ lawyer stated that several individuals had pending appeals or had expressed credible fears of persecution upon return. “These deportations proceeded despite clear warnings about threats to their safety,” the attorney told the Associated Press, adding that the decision undermines protections guaranteed under U.S. and international law.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not commented on the specific cases but maintains that all deportations follow legal procedures and are subject to judicial review. Human rights advocates have called for greater transparency and accountability in deportation decisions, particularly involving countries with documented security or political instability.
Ghanaian authorities have confirmed the arrival of the deportees and stated that reintegration support will be provided. The incident has sparked renewed debate over the balance between immigration enforcement and humanitarian obligations.
ICE Deportation Fligth Picture by Mathew Klint on liveandletsfly
