A new debate is rising over how the United States handles deportations. Two recent cases show a sharp contrast that has shocked rights groups and confused many Americans. In one case, South American migrants were flown to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country they have never lived in. In another case, cruise‑ship workers involved in child‑exploitation crimes were simply sent back to their home countries rather than prosecuted for their crimes.
Both events raise questions about how the Third‑Country Agreement is being used and who is most affected by it.
Rights Groups Warn of Fear‑Driven Deportations
In the second week of May 2026, the United States deported 15 migrants from Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country in Africa. These migrants included women who had legal documents or pending asylum claims. They reported being pressured to return to their home countries, even though they were flown to a place
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