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WorldPublished: 17 June 2026 at 22:20

Jamaica in Talks With U.S. to Temporarily Hold Deported Migrants

Jamaica is negotiating with the United States to temporarily hold deported migrants who may have no personal ties to the island nation. It is the latest in a series of deals by the Trump administration to expel migrants to third countries.

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Jamaica has entered discussions with the United States regarding a potential agreement to temporarily host migrants deported from the U.S. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to secure arrangements with third countries to accept individuals who may lack personal connections to those nations. Such agreements allow the U.S. to expedite deportations without necessarily considering the migrants' previous residence or family ties. In Jamaica's case, the plan involves temporary accommodation while longer-term solutions are sought. This latest development underscores the administration's continued efforts to expand the role of third countries in its immigration enforcement policies.

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