US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
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"Deporting people to countries where they have never set foot is part of a US policy designed to cause human suffering as a means to deter migration."
— Michael Garcia Bochenek , Activist
"Any illegal alien who wants to go home, we will arrange a free flight for them and give them a $3,000 check."
— Lauren Bis , Executive
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More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
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