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The Trump administration is set to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to permit the swift deportation of immigrants to third countries, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Thursday. This move comes after a federal appeals court allowed a lower court's ruling blocking the practice, which previously prevented the rapid removal of migrants to countries other than their country of origin.

Blanche criticized the federal appeals court's decision, stating it denied the government a crucial tool to control illegal immigration. He emphasized that the administration will promptly seek relief from the Supreme Court, which had already granted a stay in the case.

The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that migrants were not given sufficient notice before being deported to countries where they have no ties. Judge Seth Aframe expressed concern over the lack of prior notice and the opportunity for migrants to challenge their deportation destination based on fear of persecution.

Approximately 25,000 individuals have been deported to third countries under the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. Third-country deportations are considered essential public safety measures, especially when a migrant's home country cannot accept them, cannot support them, or when logistical challenges hinder deportation to their original country.

The practice has gained traction recently as the Trump administration established agreements with nearly three dozen nations to deport asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals with criminal records swiftly. Critics argue that these deportations often occur without adequate warning, violating the rights of migrants. Recently, Latin American men deported to the Central African Republic, deemed an extreme-risk destination by the U.S., claimed they were not informed of their destination until hours into the flight, alleging grave violations of their human rights.