Immigration detention centers are already past capacity, but the Trump administration says it’s found a new place to send some migrants: foreign prison.
It would be expensive and in some cases illegal, according to experts. Lawmakers aren’t sure whether it will actually happen — but even if not, some considered it a smart means of deterrence.
“If it ends up happening, it’s serious. But if it scares them off, it’s even better,” Rep. Tim Burchett said. “That seems to be Trump’s plan, and it’s working very well.”