Australia, once a penal colony for British convicts, now faces a similar challenge. The country is contracting with Nauru to resettle foreign-born criminals who cannot be indefinitely imprisoned due to court rulings. These rulings stem from individuals entering Australia illegally and resisting deportation through lengthy legal battles. Historically, Britain transported convicts to Australia for labor, facing issues like overcrowded prison ships. Now, Australia seeks to remove individuals without technically deporting them, unlike the labor-based transport of the past. A 2023 court decision mandated the release of non-citizens lacking resettlement options outside Australia. Many of these individuals are criminals, with some countries deemed unsafe for their repatriation, like Afghanistan. The Australian government plans to introduce legislation altering deportation fairness. The text draws parallels to the United States' immigration system, highlighting the need for reform to address similar issues. Millions have entered the US under the Biden administration, increasing the urgency for Congress to streamline removal processes.