On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely upheld a federal district court decision striking down DHS's challenged policy for deporting people to "third countries." If ICE tells you or a loved one that they are being sent to a country that isn't their home country, you have rights, and acting quickly matters. What Is a Third-Country Removal? A third-country removal happens when ICE tries to deport someone to a country other than the one ide
