DHS Contemplates Luxury Jet for Deportations, Stirring Budget Debate

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to buy a $70 million Boeing 737 Max 8 luxury jet for immigrant deportation flights and Cabinet travel, featuring a bedroom, showers, kitchen, bar and multiple TVs. DHS says the plane would save money by replacing costly military or charter flights, but critics question the necessity and purpose of such a luxury aircraft amid efforts to expand deportations and own deportation flights.