The Escalation of the Third Wave of National Removal Operations

Transparency regarding the conditions of these deportation flights remains a point of intense public debate. Reports from monitoring organizations suggest that detainees are often subjected to long hours of travel in restrictive restraints, with some journeys involving multiple layovers across several continents. The administration maintains that these measures are standard security protocols required for the safety of the crew and the deportees. However, the lack of public access to these flights and the removal of certain oversight sub-agencies have made it difficult for independent bodies to verify the treatment of individuals once they leave American soil.