President Trump hinted at the possibility of deporting US citizens who are criminals to El Salvador during a meeting with President Nayib Bukele. This follows controversy over the wrongful deportation of a migrant to El Salvador’s notorious prison. The US hopes to send violent “homegrown criminals” to be imprisoned under a deal with El Salvador, according to Trump. However, experts like professor Erin Corcoran say there is no provision under US law for the government to kick citizens out of the country.
The proposal to deport US citizens to El Salvador was confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, stating that Trump had floated the idea. This comes after the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran who was mistakenly sent to CECOT prison. Trump mentioned building more prisons in El Salvador to accommodate such criminals.
Despite the controversy, El Salvador’s President Bukele has indicated that he will not release Abrego Garcia or return him to the US. The Trump administration has tried to portray Abrego Garcia as a member of the MS-13 gang, but there is a lack of evidence or convictions to support this claim.
Trump’s remarks raise serious legal and ethical questions about the deportation of US citizens to a foreign prison. The issue is likely to face backlash and scrutiny from human rights organizations and legal experts in the United States.
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