COMMENTARY: The High Cost of Outsourcing Deportations To Africa
Trump administration's 'third country deportation' policy is criticized for its high costs and ethical concerns.
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A US Senate report reveals the Trump administration spent over $32 million outsourcing deportations to African nations like Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea, and Eswatini at exorbitant costs. Critics, primarily Democratic senators, highlight the policy's inefficiency, high expense, and ethical concerns, questioning its stated purpose.
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