U.S. Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Supreme Court Revives Deportation Policy

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's ruling on third-country deportations may affect New Jersey's immigrant communities, as federal immigration policies directly impact residents with diverse backgrounds and ties to other nations.

BAGHDAD – The United States military has completed its withdrawal of all remaining troops from Iraq. American forces concluded their departure, leaving Iraq's defense framework without direct U.S. military presence. In a separate development, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling that permits the Trump administration's policy regarding third-country deportations to move forward. The court's decision supports the administration's approach to these specific deportation cases.