Senators Demand Answers on Full-Body Restraints Used in Deportation Flights

Concerns Over Deportation Flight Secrecy

• ✉️ Eleven Democratic senators have sent a letter to top immigration officials expressing serious human rights concerns.
• ✈️ The letter highlights a "near-total secrecy" surrounding deportation flights and the use of restraint systems onboard.

The "Rap" Restraint System

• ⛓️ Senators are seeking information about the use of a restraint system known as the "Rap" (Rapid Application Device).
• 📰 An Associated Press investigation revealed the device has been used on deportation flights, sometimes for hours at a time.
• 💔 Detainees have described the experience of being subjected to the "Rap" as akin to torture.

Calls for Transparency and Legislation

• 📊 The senators are requesting data from DHS and ICE regarding the use of the restraint system.
• 🔍 The Associated Press has also been seeking the same information, indicating a broader push for transparency.
• ⚖️ Congresswoman Deia Ramirez is reportedly working on legislation to limit or prohibit the use of the "Rap" on immigration detainees.