The incoming Trump administration is considering deporting migrants to countries like Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada when their home countries refuse to accept them. This could result in thousands being displaced in countries where they have no connections. It is unclear if migrants would be allowed to legally remain in these countries. The Trump administration previously sent migrants to Guatemala under a similar agreement, prompting a lawsuit from the ACLU. Migrants from countries like Venezuela, Cuba, and China pose challenges as their home countries are reluctant to accept them back. Trump also wants Mexico to accept non-Mexican migrants being deported from the United States and may use threats of tariffs to pressure them. The administration aims to deport migrants within a week of their arrest to expedite the process. Trump has promised the largest deportation operation in American history. The transition team has reached out to potential countries for deportation agreements, but many have not responded to inquiries. The policy is part of Trump’s mandate to secure the border and deport criminals and terrorists. The situation remains fluid as the new administration takes office in January.
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Trump administration intends to deport migrants to countries other than their origin
