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Trump's $86 Billion Deportation Plan Prompts Mexico to Set Up 25 Shelters, Warns Sanctuary Jurisdictions

Dec 24, 2024, 04:33 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to initiate the largest deportation operation in American history, targeting undocumented immigrants starting with those who have committed crimes. This plan has sparked widespread concern and preparation among various sectors. Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, has stated that the operation will require $86 billion from Congress to begin, emphasizing the need for increased detention capacity and resources. The conservative legal group America First Legal has put nearly 250 officials in sanctuary jurisdictions on notice, warning them of potential legal consequences for interfering with federal deportation efforts. In response to Trump's plans, Mexico is preparing by setting up 25 new shelters along its northern border to accommodate returning Mexican nationals. The construction industry in the U.S. is bracing for potential labor shortages and increased building costs, while in Texas, undocumented residents are experiencing heightened fear and uncertainty about their future.