Trump Considers El Salvador's Offer to Jail Violent American Criminals

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele proposes housing convicted U.S. prisoners in the country's controversial mega-prison, raising legal and human rights concerns.

El Salvador has proposed accepting U.S. deportees and convicted violent criminals, including American citizens, in exchange for financial compensation to sustain its prison system.
President Nayib Bukele plans to house these prisoners in CECOT, a maximum-security facility criticized for harsh conditions and lack of due process for inmates.
Legal experts argue that deporting U.S. citizens is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment, and the proposal likely violates international human rights laws.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the offer 'unprecedented' but acknowledged significant legal obstacles, while Trump expressed interest if it proves legally feasible.
Bukele's crackdown on gang violence has boosted his domestic popularity but drawn criticism from human rights organizations for mass arrests and harsh prison conditions.