A federal appeals court has declared the Trump administration’s deportation policy unlawful. This ruling challenges a program responsible for sending thousands of immigrants to third countries where they don’t hold citizenship.

Since President Donald Trump assumed office last year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has deported over 25,000 migrants to nations other than their country of origin, as shown in public records. This practice has now faced a major legal setback.

The decision marks a significant obstacle for the administration, potentially stopping the forced removal of unauthorized immigrants to countries unfamiliar to them. This policy, often criticized, is now under scrutiny following the court’s ruling.