President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on immigration with a plan for mass deportations that would see millions of undocumented immigrants detained and removed from the United States. Trump’s agenda includes ending the practice of “catch and release” and invoking federal laws to expel suspected criminals among the immigrant population.
The president-elect’s plan also targets immigrants with temporary status, potentially impacting an estimated 11 million people in total. Trump has declared that he will undertake the “largest deportation operation in US history” during his time in office, a move that is expected to face legal challenges in the courts.
Economists have warned that mass deportations could have a negative impact on industries reliant on migrant labor, such as agriculture, construction, and healthcare. The removal of such a large portion of the workforce could disrupt these sectors and harm the overall economy.
Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reported from Phoenix, Arizona, highlighting the potential ramifications of Trump’s immigration policies on both the immigrant community and the US economy. With the promise of mass deportations looming, many are preparing for a significant shift in the country’s immigration enforcement strategy under the new administration.
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Video “Trump's mass deportation plan: President-elect vows to crack down on immigration” was uploaded on 11/07/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English