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East African asylum seeker deported to Equatorial Guinea

Season 2026 Episode 64 | 7m 56s

Since retaking office, the Trump administration has deported more than 675,000 people. Even though the administration alleges that it's removing the worst of the worst, some fleeing political violence and some with strong asylum claims are getting swept up as well. William Brangham spoke with one of those individuals and her lawyer.

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