U.S. immigration officials may deport migrants to countries other than their home nations with as little as six hours' notice, a top Trump administration official said in a memo, offering a preview of how deportations could ramp up.

US immigration authorities can now deport migrants to third countries with just six hours' notice under a new ICE memo. The policy allows expedited removals, provided migrants can consult an attorney,

The dramatic shift in policy could result in thousands of immigrants being deported to places where they lack family ties or even a common language.