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Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say

Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana and her young son who spent more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport have been ordered deported and are flying back to Africa, her lawyers said Friday

Ghanaian Mother and Child Detained at U.S. Airport Despite Valid Visas

Ghanaian Mother and Child Detained at U.S. Airport Despite Valid Visas

A pregnant woman from Ghana, Annabella Gyasi, and her four-year-old son have been detained at Washington Dulles International Airport for over a week despite holding valid visas. Gyasi traveled to the U.S. for her son's medical treatment at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio. Upon arrival, she expressed fear of returning to Ghana due to persecution, leading to their detention by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia filed an emergency petition, highlighting the inhumane conditions of their detention, including inadequate food and medical care. Gyasi has been hospitalized twice for pregnancy complications during her detention.

Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States

Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana who entered the U.S. on a valid visa with her son so he could get medical attention has been held for more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport, her lawyers said in court documents

Federal Judge Demands Legal Justification for Detention of Ghanaian Mother and Son at Dulles Airport

Federal Judge Demands Legal Justification for Detention of Ghanaian Mother and Son at Dulles Airport

Anabella Gyasi, a pregnant woman from Ghana, and her four-year-old son have been detained at Dulles International Airport for over a week, despite having valid tourist visas. Gyasi traveled to the U.S. for her son's medical treatment, but was detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) amid the Trump administration's immigration policies. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a habeas petition, arguing that their detention violates regulations requiring the release of at-risk individuals, such as pregnant women and children. Gyasi has experienced pregnancy complications during her detention, raising concerns about her health and that of her unborn child.

Trump Administration's Deal with Equatorial Guinea Turns Hotel into Asylum Seeker Detention Center

Trump Administration's Deal with Equatorial Guinea Turns Hotel into Asylum Seeker Detention Center

Under a $7.5 million agreement with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has converted a family-owned hotel into a detention center for asylum seekers deported from the United States. Since November, at least 32 individuals, previously granted protection by U.S. judges, have been held at the Bamy Hotel. Of these, 25 have been sent back to their home countries across Africa, where they face potential danger. The remaining detainees are under pressure to leave. The Trump administration's use of deportations to third countries is seen as a legal loophole to indirectly force asylum seekers back to their home countries. The situation is compounded by Equatorial Guinea's authoritarian regime, making it difficult for foreign journalists to report on conditions. The U.S. State Department has not commented on the specifics of the deal, maintaining a stance against illegal immigration.

Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa due to anti-immigration tensions

Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa due to anti-immigration tensions

Ghana has started a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens as a reaction to anti-immigration tensions in South Africa

Pregnant Woman from Ghana Detained at Dulles Airport, ACLU Files Emergency Petition

Pregnant Woman from Ghana Detained at Dulles Airport, ACLU Files Emergency Petition

A pregnant woman from Ghana, Anabella Gyasi, and her 4-year-old son have been detained at Washington Dulles International Airport for over a week. They arrived on a tourist visa seeking medical treatment for her son at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio. Upon arrival, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers questioned Gyasi about potential persecution in Ghana due to her son's disability. Her affirmative response led to her classification as an asylum applicant, resulting in the nullification of her tourist visa. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed an emergency petition for their release, citing dangerous detention conditions. The Department of Homeland Security denies these allegations, stating that Gyasi and her son have access to appropriate care while in custody.

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options

Trump Administration's Deportation of Cubans and Venezuelans to Mexico Raises Safety Concerns

Trump Administration's Deportation of Cubans and Venezuelans to Mexico Raises Safety Concerns

The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 individuals, including Cubans and Venezuelans, to Mexico, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. These deportees face significant challenges, including exposure to cartel violence and limited access to essential services such as healthcare. The report highlights that many of these individuals have lived in the U.S. for decades, making their sudden deportation particularly disruptive. The deportations are part of President Trump's expanded immigration enforcement policies, which have targeted immigrants who were previously not prioritized for removal. The report is based on interviews conducted in southern Mexican cities, where many deportees have been relocated.