U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections

New York Times - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete by Pranav Baskar and Hamed AleazizFebruary 15, 2026 at 02:15 AM

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In January, the Trump administration secretly deported nine migrants to Cameroon, despite most having U.S. court orders protecting them from removal to their home countries. None of the individuals are from Cameroon, and the U.S. has no public agreement with Cameroon to accept deportees from other nations. The migrants were flown from Louisiana and were reportedly unaware of their destination until the flight. They are currently detained in a state-owned compound in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and are allegedly being pressured to return to their home countries. The deportations, the first of their kind to Cameroon, highlight the secrecy surrounding the U.S.'s global deportation efforts and deals with foreign governments.

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