The United States has deported a second group of 10 individuals to Eswatini, a small southern African nation, despite ongoing legal challenges from local rights groups. This move is part of the Trump administration’s stringent immigration policies, which have drawn significant criticism both domestically and internationally. Eswatini’s prison department confirmed that the deportees have been securely housed and pose no public threat. This follows an earlier deportation in July, where five individuals labeled by the U.S. government as ‘deprived monsters’ were sent to Eswatini. One of those deportees has since been repatriated to Jamaica, with two others expected to follow soon. The Eswatini government stated it had agreed to accept 11 deportees under a bilateral agreement with the U.S., though only 10 arrived, with no explanation provided for the discrepancy. The identities of the deportees remain undisclosed. The deportations have sparked legal action from the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) and other civil society groups, who argue that the agreement violates Eswatini’s constitution by bypassing parliamentary approval. Activists have also protested outside the U.S. embassy, condemning the deal as secretive and a setback for democracy. Meanwhile, neighboring South Africa has expressed concerns about the potential for deportees to cross its porous border. Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a landlocked monarchy ruled by King Mswati III since 1986. The case highlights broader tensions over U.S. immigration policies and their global implications.