The United States has struck new agreements with Honduras and Uganda to take in migrants as part of its ongoing efforts to tighten immigration controls.
Under the deal, Uganda will accept a number of African and Asian migrants who previously sought asylum at the US-Mexico border, provided they have no criminal records. The exact number Uganda will take remains uncertain.
Honduras has agreed to receive several hundred deported people from Spanish-speaking countries over the next two years, including families with children. Officials also indicated that the country may consider taking in more beyond that timeframe.
These arrangements are part of a broader push by the Trump administration to secure deportation agreements with multiple nations, even those with troubling human rights records. More than a dozen countries across different regions have already signed similar deals.
Critics, including human rights groups and UN experts, warn that such policies put migrants at risk of being sent to places where they could face danger or further displacement. They argue the agreements may also violate international law since people are being removed to countries that are not their own.
Earlier this year, Rwanda agreed to take in up to 250 migrants from the US, though it insisted on reviewing each individual case. Panama and Costa Rica have also agreed to accept several hundred African and Asian migrants. Meanwhile, Washington has approached other nations, including Ecuador and Spain, about taking part in the program.
The push follows a Supreme Court ruling in June that cleared the way for the administration to resume deportations to third countries without requiring hearings on potential risks. The decision drew sharp dissent from three justices, who called it an abuse of judicial power.
Deportation has been a centerpiece of President Trump’s second-term agenda, fulfilling one of his key campaign promises. Supporters say it strengthens border control, while opponents argue it strips vulnerable people of protection and safety.