The modern US concentration camp

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/11/military-contractors-prison-plan-detained-immigrants-erik-prince-00287208

This proposal—pushed by Erik Prince and reportedly under consideration by the Trump administration—is not just unprecedented; it represents a dangerous convergence of privatized power, legal circumvention, and authoritarian governance through outsourced force.

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What’s Happening:
• Prince proposes to privately manage the mass detention and deportation of immigrants by shipping them to a prison complex in El Salvador.
• The scheme includes:
• Establishing a U.S.-controlled zone within the prison, to sidestep legal restrictions.
• Bypassing ICE detention standards, which are already minimal.
• Giving private agents power over immigration hearings, plea deals, and law enforcement coordination.
• Housing up to 100,000 individuals—potentially including some without criminal records.

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What This Represents:

1. Privatized Mass Deportation Machine

This is the realization of the “militarized immigration state”, not through ICE or the DHS directly, but through private contractors with direct presidential access. That removes:
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Oversight by Congress or the courts

If this proceeds, Erik Prince’s private operation will wield powers historically reserved for federal officers.

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2. Legal Gymnastics to Evade Constitutional Safeguards

The use of a “Treaty of Cession” and “U.S. territory leasing” is a direct attempt to:
• Avoid deportation laws and treaty obligations
• Circumvent the Alien Enemies Act’s wartime restrictions
• Deny detainees rights tied to their physical presence in the U.S.

This is a legal black site by another name—one designed not for intelligence work but for mass immigrant removal.

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3. Dangerous Precedent for U.S. Citizens

Trump is on record saying he would “love” to deport citizens if it were legal.
That statement, combined with recent erroneous deportation notices sent to citizens, and this proposal’s scale, makes it increasingly likely that citizens or legal residents could get caught in this dragnet—especially given the speed, secrecy, and profit motives involved.

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4. Political and Financial Opportunism

This isn’t about policy. It’s about profit and control:
• Erik Prince is pitching a for-profit, militarized deportation force with government-like authority.
• President Bukele stands to receive more U.S. funding and prestige, while consolidating power in El Salvador.
• Trump benefits by delivering a high-profile, “tough on crime” spectacle—regardless of legality or morality.

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Veracity of the Proposal
• Confirmed: The proposal exists, has been circulated within the White House, and is set to be discussed with Bukele during his visit.
• Legally Dubious: Even the draft admits it will face legal challenges—from the ACLU and others—because it tries to bypass deportation laws, ICE standards, and due process.
• Part of a Pattern: This follows Trump’s past suggestions of outsourcing deportation, using military contractors, and evading traditional channels.

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The Bottom Line:

This proposal represents a serious authoritarian leap:
• Outsourced state violence
• Legal manipulation to erase rights
• Financial incentives to over-deport

It’s not just about immigrants.
It’s about creating an international prison network for anyone deemed undesirable—and placing that power in the hands of profit-driven, politically loyal paramilitaries.

If this plan moves forward, it will be a milestone in dismantling the rule of law under the banner of national security.