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Original Date Announced
December 23, 2025The U.S. Department of State issued a press release announcing that Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau had a discussion with Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr. to discuss the U.S. entering into a memorandum of understanding with Palau that would allow the U.S. to deport noncitizens without criminal histories to Palau.
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2025.12.23 DOS - Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Palau President WhippsSubsequent Trump and Court Action
December 24, 20252025.12.24 Reported: Palau Agrees to Take Up to 75 Migrants From the U.S. - New York Times
The New York Times reports that Palau has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States to take up to 75 third-country nationals. In return, Palau will receive $7.5 million and other aid. The arrangement allows people without a criminal history to live and work in Palau. Palau also has the right to agree on a case-by-case basis who it will accept.
The arrangement has faced resistance from some of Palau’s leaders, who note that Palau does not have a refugee policy or resettlement program.
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Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Border Asylum, Withholding and CATAssociated or Derivative Policies
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