Donald Trump plans to initiate the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history on his first day in office, targeting an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. However, the success and speed of this plan will be hindered by various obstacles including resistance from cities and local law enforcement, budget and staffing shortages for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, potential legal challenges from advocacy groups, and concerns about international cooperation for deportations.
During his first term, Trump’s administration removed unauthorized immigrants nearly 1.2 million times, but faced obstacles due to decreased cooperation with local law enforcement. The possibility of a growing divide between red and blue states and localities looms as Democratic leaders oppose Trump’s plans and conservative states pass anti-sanctuary policies.
Additionally, Trump’s mass deportation policy could cost over $88 billion and faces challenges such as a $230 million ICE budget shortfall, the need for diplomatic agreements with other countries to accept deported individuals, and potential legal action from civil rights groups. Trump administration officials have indicated that they may withhold federal grants from law enforcement agencies that do not aid in deportations, but legal challenges and lack of funding could impact the success of this plan.
Despite efforts to expand expedited removal policies, legal hurdles and resistance from various stakeholders may limit Trump’s ability to fully carry out his mass deportation plan. The administration’s success in increasing deportations over the course of his term will depend on various factors including funding, legal challenges, and diplomatic agreements with other countries.
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