In response to the Supreme Court ruling in D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security which permits the Trump administration to continue removing people to countries that are not their designated country of removal, without first providing them notice, due process, or the opportunity to demonstrate credible fear of harm, Amnesty International USA’s Director for Refuge and Migrant Rights Amy Fischer said:
“This ruling is unconscionable and flies in the face of human rights and the rule of law. The Supreme Court has effectively authorized the Trump Administration to remove people to countries where they may face imprisonment, torture and other serious human rights violations without so much as notice or opportunity for due process. In other words, the Supreme Court just waved President Trump ahead as he forcefully removes people to any country in the world whose government is willing to do the dirty work of his racist, anti-immigrant agenda.
“Equally alarming is that this decision signals to President Trump that he has the authority to sidestep the rule of law and disregard lower court rulings he disagrees with.
“The Trump administration’s relentless attack on immigrants is tearing families apart, endangering lives, and disregarding the U.S.’s legal obligations under both domestic and international law. And now, instead of telling the Trump Administration they must follow the rule of law and uphold human rights, this ruling is a green light to double down on its anti-immigrant attacks.”
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