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Trump’s $350 Billion Plan to Deport 13 Million Sparks Widespread Concerns

Dec 1, 2024, 10:39 AM

President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to initiate mass deportations of undocumented immigrants is generating widespread concern across the United States. The proposed plan, which could involve the deportation of up to 13 million individuals at an estimated cost of $350 billion, has sparked fear in immigrant communities and raised alarms among educators, who worry about the impact on students and schools. Experts have warned of potential racial profiling, economic fallout, and disruptions to communities. Additionally, the plan may empower local sheriffs with ICE-like powers and leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the immigration crackdown. Specific regions, such as Nevada and Philadelphia, which could see 47,000 individuals targeted, are bracing for significant impacts, with educators fearing that immigrant children and undocumented students in Oklahoma may avoid attending school due to apprehensions. The scale and implementation of the plan remain under scrutiny, with questions about its feasibility and societal consequences.