The memo instructs ICE employees on how to deport people to countries other than their country of origin, in some cases in as little as six hours.

The Trump administration may deport immigrants to a country where they have no connections, in some cases with as little as six hours’ notice and without assurances from the destination country that the deported individuals “will not be persecuted or tortured,” according to a new memo from a top immigration official.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo, which says the policy is “effective immediately,” was issued July 9 by acting Director Todd Lyons. It provides guidance to ICE employees on how to deport people to countries other than their country of origin and, “in exigent circumstances,” even if there’s a risk they will be persecuted or tortured there.