This is the first deportation under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has pledged stricter migration policies since taking office in May.

But at least some Alligator Alcatraz detainees have had bond hearings, held at Krome Immigration Court this week, according to their attorneys. Krome's immigration court facilities, which exist on site, are the closest to Alligator Alcatraz. Critics frustrated with the creation and operation of Alligator Alcatraz have filed two lawsuits.

Germany deported 81 Afghans to Kabul by plane on Friday morning, in a move criticized by the UN's rights organization. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the Afghans had criminal convictions,

In at least two documented cases, guards reportedly used a full-body restraint device known as “The Wrap”, a straightjacket-like apparatus with handhold straps.

New Haven Airport Thursday afternoon to rally against Avelo Airlines’ involvement with deportation flights sanctioned by the federal government. . Protesters gather at Tweed to protest Avelo deportation flights As the rally took place,

Germany deported 81 Afghans back to Afghanistan by plane on Friday, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt describing them as "serious and the most serious offenders. " The flight transporting the Afghans was only the second from Germany since the Taliban retook power in August 2021,

There is no evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement dropped off immigrants in the middle of the ocean. An immigration activist who has tracked ICE flights for over five years said the claim is baseless.

Since January, the US has deported 1,563 Indian nationals, primarily via commercial flights. This process involves verifying the nationality of individuals before deportation. However, a controversial instance occurred earlier this year when over 300 Indians were deported on US military flights,

More migrants were flown out of King County’s Boeing Field during the first six months of this year than all of last year as the Trump administration has moved to

The budget airline has faced protests and calls for boycotts because of its contract to operate deportation flights.

Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday,