ACLU Sues Government Over Details of Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a federal lawsuit seeking transparency regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has failed to respond to information requests about contracts related to deportation flights, ground transportation, and operational policies for “ICE Air,” the network facilitating deportations.

Context and Concerns

Trump’s election victory and his upcoming inauguration on January 20 have raised alarms among immigrant rights advocates. During his campaign, Trump vowed to initiate large-scale deportations from the “first day” of his presidency, though he has not provided specific details about how this plan would be implemented.

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ACLU attorneys argue that this information is crucial to evaluate the conditions of deportations, the treatment of immigrants, and the financial burden these policies place on U.S. taxpayers. “This level of secrecy has enabled a lack of accountability for documented abuses on these flights,” the lawsuit states.

Trump Administration History and ACLU’s Role

During Trump’s first term, fewer than one million of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. were deported, according to the Migration Policy Institute. The ACLU, known for its legal challenges against Trump’s immigration policies, spearheaded significant cases, including one that halted the separation of families at the border.

As Trump reiterates his commitment to conducting a historic deportation operation, the ACLU remains steadfast in ensuring that these policies are transparent and respect human rights.

What’s Next?

The case underscores the importance of government transparency in immigration policies. ICE has declined to comment due to the pending litigation, while immigrant advocacy groups prepare for new legal battles.

From: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/11/18/trump-mass-deportation-aclu-lawsuit/

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