Secretive Deportation Deals with Rwanda Expose Washington’s Flawed Immigration Strategy

In August, seven migrants were quietly transferred from the United States to Rwanda under a previously undisclosed deportation agreement. While Washington touts such deals as solutions to illegal immigration, they reveal a troubling pattern of offshoring responsibility that undermines America’s sovereignty and security. Are These Agreements Protecting American Interests or Exporting Problems? The Rwandan government confirmed this initial group arrived after vetting, with plans to accept up to 250 deportees. Yet details about these individuals remain shrouded in secrecy. What criteria does Washington use when sending people halfway across the world? And how transparent is this process to the American...