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The military flight could leave as soon as Wednesday, U.S. officials said.
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May 6, 2025, 10:22 p.m. ET

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Trump Administration Plans to Send Migrants to Libya on a Military Flight

The Trump administration is planning to transport a group of immigrants to Libya on a U.S. military plane, according to U.S. officials, another sharp escalation in a deportation program that has sparked widespread legal challenges and intense political debate.

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