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Temporary facilities, such as tent courts, have proven beneficial in managing caseloads but also present their financial drain, with initial estimates for the construction and operational costs nearing $16 million and $143 million, respectively, annually.

The Costs of Removal

Following the legal processes comes the final transportation for deportation, integral for moving individuals back to their home countries. Estimates indicate that over 6,000 removal flights would be required annually. The average cost of these flights hovers around $117,000 per hour, a figure that could inflate depending on contractor fees.