By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau has received a list of third-country nationals for screening under its memorandum of understanding with the United States regarding the acceptance of deportees, confirmed Minister Jennifer Olegeriil. The list was submitted about two weeks ago. Under the agreement, Palau has 14 days to screen individuals once their names […]
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Lawsuit seeks emergency halt to plan to accept U.S. deportees in Palau
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 13, 2026) — The Palau Senate and two private citizens have asked the Supreme Court to immediately halt a government plan to accept up to 75 deportees from the United States, arguing the arrangement violates the Constitution, immigration laws and the authority of the national legislature. Senator Hokkons Baules, […]
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Deportees, Sovereignty, and the Return of Accountability
The Silent Majority by Dudalm Kelulau alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, The Palau U.S. memorandum to accept up to 75 deportees for $7.5 million has exposed a fracture in our nation’s decision making. What began as a policy announcement quickly became a national crisis of trust: online forums filled with anger and fear, leadership meetings held without […]