https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jamaica-accepts-first-flight-of-third-country-deportations-from-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jamaica-accepts-first-flight-of-third-country-deportations-from-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jamaica-accepts-first-flight-of-third-country-deportations-from-us#u130267Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:51:59 +0000Jamaica has accepted its first flight of third-country nationals deported from the United States, with 22 migrants landing in Kingston on Tuesday. Under a June Memorandum of Understanding, Jamaica serves as a transit hub for migrants from countries deemed too dangerous for direct return. The Jamaican government stated the arrangement is a temporary measure and excludes individuals with criminal records. While Jamaica is prepared to process asylum applications from these individuals, the policy faces criticism from opposition leaders and an upcoming legal challenge in the U.S. Supreme Court.Why