US signals possible deportation of Hong Kong DED holders amid airport detentions

The US DHS confirms it retains the legal authority to place Hong Kong residents with Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status into removal proceedings, though it is not currently doing so. This follows reports that a dozen DED holders were detained at US airports, signaling a potential policy shift in US-Hong Kong relations. The move could affect thousands of Hong Kongers in the US and may signal broader US-China tensions.