President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of sending U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to foreign prisons. The idea was discussed during an Oval Office meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. The exchange occurred after Bukele indicated he would not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had been working in Maryland on a work permit, to the United States.
According to NBC News, Trump suggested that U.S. citizens he described as "home grown criminals" could be included in deportation efforts. "I'd like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country, but you'll have to be looking at the laws on that," Trump reportedly said.
This proposal raises significant legal and ethical concerns. The U.S. Constitution guarantees certain rights to citizens, including the right to due process. Deporting citizens to foreign countries for imprisonment could potentially violate these rights. Legal experts are already weighing in on the legality and feasibility of such a plan, pointing out the complex legal challenges it would face.
Trump Considers Sending US Citizens to Foreign Prisons
During a meeting with El Salvador's president, Donald Trump discussed potentially deporting U.S. citizens deemed "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons. The discussion arose after El Salvador refused to return a citizen who had been working in Maryland. Trump suggested including these citizens in deportation efforts, stating the need to review relevant laws. The proposal raises legal and ethical questions about citizenship and punishment.
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