Human rights organizations have accused Poland of assisting United States immigration authorities in deporting Ukrainian nationals from the US, prompting calls for the European nation to halt its support for such operations.

Rights groups have specifically urged Poland to stop providing support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights to Ukraine. The organizations argue that Poland's involvement in these deportation operations raises humanitarian concerns.

The criticism comes amid broader discussions about US immigration enforcement policies and international cooperation on deportation procedures. ICE regularly conducts removal operations for individuals who have been ordered deported by immigration courts.

Details about the specific nature of Poland's alleged assistance and the scope of the deportation flights were not immediately clear. The Polish government has not publicly responded to the accusations from rights groups.

The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement priorities and humanitarian concerns, particularly regarding deportations to countries experiencing regional instability. Ukraine has faced significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict with Russia that began in 2022.