Australia’s High Court Rules Country Cannot Deport Aboriginal People

Australia’s High Court Rules Country Cannot Deport Aboriginal People
High Court of Australia in Canberra, Australia. Alex Proimos/CC BY 2.0 ept.ms/2haHp2Y
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Australia’s High Court has ruled Aboriginal Australians cannot be considered “aliens” under the constitution, presenting a major hurdle to the deportation of two men.

The 4-3 majority decision is a big victory for New Zealand-born Brendan Thoms, who is fighting against deportation after serving time in prison.