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Ramatu B.: Sierra Leonean woman protected from return home re-detained for deportation to Ghana

A Sierra Leonean woman protected from removal was re-detained and faced deportation to Ghana, a country she has no ties to. A court halted the move, citing danger in Sierra Leone.

Jul 20, 2026Country of origin: Sierra Leone

A national from Sierra Leone was placed under a final removal order but had her removal statutorily withheld after an immigration judge found her life and freedom would be threatened if removed. She was released from immigration detention on an Order of Supervision approximately one year ago. Three weeks ago, the government revoked her Order of Supervision and re-detained her. The government announced plans to remove her to Ghana, a country to which she has no connection. She filed a habeas corpus petition challenging her detention and a motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent removal. The court granted her motion, finding she demonstrated sufficient likelihood of success on the merits and that the balance of equities strongly favored her. The court expressed concerns about the government's actions, particularly the plan to remove her to a third country despite diplomatic assurances that Ghana might return her to Sierra Leone where her safety is threatened.

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