Trump’s Border Czar Considers Family Detention Centers Amid New Immigration Policies

President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, stated the use of family detention centers is under consideration as part of the administration’s immigration policy. Homan emphasized the need to end catch-and-release, including for family units, and suggested expanding detention facilities into open-air campuses for families. ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt stated the organization is ready to challenge any unconstitutional deportation plans, emphasizing opposition to prolonged detention of children. Trump pledged to deport unauthorized immigrants, starting with those who have committed crimes, but has not provided detailed plans. During his campaign, he described migrants as an “invasion.”