A US federal judge is closely examining an "unwritten" agreement between the president's administration Donald Trump and Mexico regarding the expulsion of Cuban migrants.
According to US authorities, approximately 6,000 Cuban nationals have been returned to Mexico since the beginning of the year, based on an informal arrangement allowing that country to receive them.
This revelation has prompted questions from Federal Judge William Young, who is seeking clarification on the exact nature of this agreement and its legality.
The case emerged as part of an appeal by a Cuban national who has lived in the United States for more than thirty years and was arrested by immigration services.
His lawyers accuse the authorities, including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, of violating procedures and fundamental rights in matters of justice.
They claim that their client was detained even though his deportation to Cuba was difficult, as that country often refuses to take back its nationals.
The judge is also concerned about the use of deportations to third countries, raising broader questions about the US administration's migration practices.
This case comes amid a hardening of policy towards Cuba, particularly with increased economic pressure on the Havana government.
The judicial investigation could now shed light on these practices and determine whether they comply with the American legal framework.
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