Federal Lawsuit

D.V.D. et al. - Third-Country Deportation Challenge

Class action challenging DHS policy of deporting noncitizens to countries they have no connection to. Judge Murphy granted TRO and preliminary injunction. Found government acted 'unquestionably in violation' when it attempted to fly deportees to South Sudan. Supreme Court ultimately stayed the injunction 6-3, enabling deportation to South Sudan.

Appealed

Case Details

Class action challenging DHS policy of deporting noncitizens to countries they have no connection to. Judge Murphy granted TRO and preliminary injunction. Found government acted 'unquestionably in violation' when it attempted to fly deportees to South Sudan. Supreme Court ultimately stayed the injunction 6-3, enabling deportation to South Sudan.

Date Filed

2025-03-23

Status

Appealed

Court

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio / Supreme Court

Outcome

Injunction stayed by Supreme Court 6-3; deportees sent to South Sudan

Related Executive Actions (1)

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • D.V.D.
  • M.M.
  • E.F.D.
  • O.C.G.