alt Hacker NewsReplacing life in prison with exile would be a good move. It's just as safe, costs taxpayers a lot less and they get a second chance in another country.
Doesn't stop them from leading a gang over the phone, but that's better than recruiting new members in prison who are probably more violent than someone off the street.
1. Exile to which country?
2. Who gets them their immigrant visa?
3. Where do they live while waiting for it?
4. You do realize most countries require immigrant visa applicants not to be convicted felons in their home country?