White House Confirms Trump Is Exploring Ways to 'Deport' U.S. Citizens
a year ago
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- #Trump administration
- #deportation
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated President Trump is exploring legal pathways to deport U.S. citizens to El Salvador.
- The administration has arranged to house deported immigrants in an El Salvadoran prison known for human rights abuses.
- The effort would initially target individuals who have committed major crimes, but Trump has also mentioned lesser offenses.
- Legal challenges are expected, as the authority to expel U.S. citizens is unclear.
- Trump praised the idea of sending U.S. citizens to El Salvador, calling it an 'honor' to collaborate with President Nayib Bukele.
- The administration claims housing deportees in El Salvador saves taxpayer money.
- A lawsuit is ongoing regarding immigrants deported to El Salvador without due process, many of whom fear gang retaliation.
- Trump used the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to justify deportations, categorizing a gang as a hostile power.
- Critics argue the policy violates constitutional due process protections.