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the United States has implemented several significant measures concerning deportations:
1. Implementation of an Immigrant Registry:
The Trump administration has introduced a registry requiring all undocumented immigrants over the age of 14 to register their fingerprints and home addresses. This initiative aims to streamline deportation processes by shifting cases from immigration courts and imposing criminal charges on non-compliant individuals. Failure to comply could result in fines up to $5,000 and six months in prison. Experts suggest that while many migrants may not comply, this registry will facilitate the identification and arrest of unregistered immigrants.
2. Consideration of Private Forces for Deportations:
President Trump has expressed openness to utilizing private forces to assist in mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Although he has not reviewed a specific proposal from Erik Prince involving private fleets and authorized citizens for arrests, Trump indicated he would consult with military and homeland security advisors before making a decision. This proposal aims to deport approximately 12 million people at an estimated cost of $25 million.
3. Deportations to Central American Countries:
The U.S. government has reached agreements with several Latin American countries to act as stopovers or destinations for deported migrants. This strategy is part of the administration's efforts to manage and expedite deportations, including sending migrants to countries like Panama, regardless of their country of origin.
4. Deportation of Uyghurs to China:
The U.S. has condemned the deportation of Uyghur individuals from Thailand to China, expressing concerns over potential human rights violations. In response, the U.S. Embassy in Thailand has issued a security alert warning Americans of the risk of "violent retaliatory attacks" following the deportations.
5. Deportations to Vietnam:
Vietnam has agreed to support the deportation of Vietnamese nationals from the U.S. after the Trump administration threatened tariffs. This development highlights the administration's use of economic leverage to secure cooperation from other nations in deportation efforts.
6. Deportation of Migrants to Panama:
Approximately 300 deported migrants from various countries, including Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, and Turkey, have been placed in a remote immigration center in Panama. Lawyers representing these migrants are unable to contact their clients, who are held in a jungle camp called "San Vincente." Human rights groups and attorneys criticize the U.S. and Panamanian governments for inadequate asylum screening, lack of legal access, and poor treatment of the migrants.
These developments reflect the current administration's aggressive stance on immigration and deportation, utilizing a combination of legal measures, international agreements, and economic pressures to enforce immigration policies.