Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
A Kenyan court has blocked the Trump administration's plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola. The court cited constitutional concerns and an imminent threat to life as reasons for halting the plans. The administration is now seeking alternative countries for repatriation of these citizens.
- ▪The Trump administration planned to send Ebola-exposed Americans to a quarantine facility in Kenya.
- ▪A petition was filed by the Katiba Institute, raising concerns about constitutional rights and public health.
- ▪The Kenyan high court ordered a halt to the plans until a full case hearing on June 2.
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Isolationists Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans therevar abtest_2157167 = new ABTest(2157167, 'click'); The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose. Beth Mole – May 29, 2026 5:17 pm | 0 BUNAGANA, UGANDA - MAY 29: Uganda increases health screening and security measures at border crossings due to rising Ebola cases in Bunagana, Uganda, on May 29, 2026. At the Bunagana border post, travelers entering Uganda undergo temperature checks and health screening, while hygiene rules and handwashing procedures are strictly enforced. Health workers also provide frequent information on Ebola prevention measures.
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