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Illegal Migrants Board C-17: US Sends Deportation Flight To India In Bold Crackdown

Excerpt:The US has deported undocumented Indian migrants via military aircraft, reflecting President Trump’s tough immigration stance. India agreed to repatriate 18,000 illegal residents under bilateral cooperation.

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Illegal Migrants Board C-17: US Sends Deportation Flight To India In Bold Crackdown

A US military aircraft carrying undocumented Indian migrants departed on Monday, marking a significant move in President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown, Reuters reported. The C-17 aircraft, loaded with deportees, is expected to reach India within 24 hours, making it the farthest destination yet for US military transport flights used in migrant deportations.

India’s Stance on Repatriation

The Indian government has shown readiness to cooperate with the US on addressing illegal immigration issues. During a recent phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both leaders discussed the matter extensively. Reports suggest that India has agreed to accept at least 18,000 of its citizens living illegally in the US as part of this cooperation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, after his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, affirmed India’s openness to repatriating undocumented Indians.

Trump’s Hardline Immigration Policies

Since taking office, President Trump has increasingly relied on military resources to implement his strict immigration agenda. His administration has deployed additional troops to the US-Mexico border, utilised military aircraft for deportation flights, and even converted military bases into temporary migrant housing facilities.

So far, US military planes have transported undocumented migrants to countries like Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras. However, military deportation flights come at a hefty price; a recent flight to Guatemala reportedly cost around $4,675 per person.

Reviving Historic Laws for Deportation

In a move to expedite the deportation process, the Trump administration plans to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, last used during World War II. This law will allow for the swift removal of immigrants accused of gang affiliations without the usual court proceedings. This reflects the administration’s continued commitment to enforcing stringent measures against both legal and illegal immigration.