Some "third country" U.S. deportees refused to get off plane in Liberia
The western African nation of Liberia has received the first round of "third country" deportees from the United States. The plane with roughly 20 deportees landed on Thursday. U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the passengers refused to deboard upon landing. The Trump administration has brokered deals with at least 35 countries to deport people to places where they have no ties. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 20, 2026 at 10:34 PM ET
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Some "third country" U.S. deportees refused to get off plane in Liberia(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say(opens original report in a new tab)The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News. — CBS News
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