DHS Defends Deportation of Cuban Man to Africa Amid Hunger Strike

Deportation to Eswatini

• 🇨🇺 A 58-year-old man, born in Cuba and deported to Eswatini (Africa) over the summer, is on day 14 of a hunger strike.
• ⚖️ His attorney calls the deportation to a maximum-security prison in Eswatini cruel and unusual punishment.

Family's Perspective

• 💔 The man's daughter recounts being separated from her father, who was taken by ICE during a routine check-in.
• ❓ She questions why he is imprisoned in a foreign country after serving time for his convictions years ago.

DHS Justification and Disputed Claims

• 🚨 DHS cites the man's criminal record, including a conviction for murder, as justification for deportation.
• 🗣️ His attorney disputes the murder conviction, stating it was for attempted murder resulting in an injury.
• ⚖️ The attorney emphasizes that the man served his time for his convictions.

Challenges with Deportation

• 🌍 DHS stated that even Cuba did not want to accept the citizen back due to his crimes or other reasons, leading them to find a third country.
• 🤔 The attorney questions the logic of deporting someone to a country with no ties, suggesting a more sensible placement should be found.
• ⚠️ There are concerns for the man's health and safety as his hunger strike continues.