Donald Trump’s top team is considering a plan to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, according to the Sun on Sunday.
The controversial scheme was developed by the previous Tory government but faced significant legal challenges before eventually being dropped when Keir Starmer took office.
But it seems that the plan has caught the attention of those set to work for incoming president Donald Trump, with serious thought being given to the plan.
A source close to Trump’s camp told the Sun: “Trump campaigned on a promise to crack down on illegal immigration – and he is determined to stick to it.
“His team is looking at the Rwanda scheme. He is considering deporting illegal migrants to Rwanda and other countries so they cannot stay on American soil.”
Illegal immigration, particularly across the US southern border formed a key part of the Trump campaign which ultimately led to him beating Kamala Harris convincingly earlier this month.
During the campaign, Mr Trump promised to begin mass deportations from day one but until now, has given scant detail on how such a proposal would work.
Mr Trump has recently nominated Tom Homan to be his border czar, with The former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), having strong views on migration.
Earlier this year when asked if there was any way to prevent illegal adults from being separated from their children who are US citizens he replied “yes, they can all be deported together.”
Earlier this year Mr Homan warned: “No one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.”
It is widely expected that upon assuming office, the new president will sign an executive order to strip the children of illegal immigrants from being entitled to US citizenship, a law that has been in place for over a hundred years.
Any attempt to deport migrants to Rwanda is likely to be challenged in the courts in a similar way to the UK government’s attempt.
However, Mr Trump’s administration is in a strong position to deliver on their election pledges with both houses in Congress being under republican control and the Supreme Court being made up of a conservative majority.
