Australia's High Court Upholds Iranian Refugee's Deportation

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Australias High Court unanimously rejected an Iranian refugees final appeal to avoid deportation to Nauru, upholding the governments decision to send him back after his protection visa was canceled. The man, who served 22 years for murder, argued that Naurus medical care couldnt handle his severe asthma and that deportation would be unconstitutional punis…

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Australias High Court unanimously rejected an Iranian refugees final appeal to avoid deportation to Nauru, upholding the governments decision to send him back after his protection visa was canceled. The man, who served 22 years for murder, argued that Naurus medical care couldnt handle his severe asthma and that deportation would be unconstitutional punishment. However, the court dismissed his challenge, marking a victory for Australias migration system and reinforcing its border controls. Suppo

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