President Trump recently expressed interest in sending certain American criminals to a notorious megaprison in El Salvador known as CECOT. During a press conference alongside President Nayib Bukele, Trump highlighted the need to address homegrown crime in the U.S. by potentially deporting individuals involved in violent acts. He previously used the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of gang involvement. Critics condemn human rights violations in CECOT, where reports of torture and death have surfaced. The administration has allocated $6 million for the imprisonment of individuals in this facility, stirring controversy and concern.
"I don't know what the laws are - we always have to obey the laws - but we also have homegrown criminals that push people into subways... I'd like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country."
"The law has been on the books since the 18th century but has only been invoked three times before - most recently to incarcerate Japanese-Americans during World War II and has never been used during peacetime."
"This isn’t the first time Trump has floated the idea of deporting US citizens. After Trump responded enthusiastically to Bukele’s suggestion that the US detain some of its federal prisoners in CECOT..."
"The administration is reportedly paying El Salvador $6 million to imprison 238 people for one year. Human rights monitors have documented several instances of systematic beatings and torture in CECOT..."
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