'Homegrowns are next': Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad
a year ago
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- President Trump is considering a proposal to detain and deport U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
- El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has expressed willingness to incarcerate U.S. citizens in exchange for a fee.
- Critics argue the proposal is unconstitutional and violates civil liberties, citing lack of due process.
- Legal scholars warn this could set a dangerous precedent, stripping citizens of constitutional protections.
- The proposal has drawn condemnation from Democrats and civil rights groups but lacks Republican opposition.
- Trump has previously supported the idea, stating he would implement it 'in a heartbeat' if legal.
- Concerns include potential abuse of power, with fears of political opponents being targeted.
- Historical precedents like Japanese American incarceration during WWII highlight risks of such policies.