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Rand Paul Opposes Trump's Military Deportation Plan, Cites Insurrection Concerns

Nov 24, 2024, 08:00 PM

Republican Senator Rand Paul has expressed opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use the military for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, advocating instead for a focus on deporting criminals first. Paul's stance comes after Trump signaled his intention to implement such measures. Additionally, Paul commented on the situation in Denver, where the mayor had threatened to use local police to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Paul described this potential action by the mayor as 'a form of insurrection' and suggested that if the mayor follows through, he could be removed from office. This reflects a broader debate on the balance of power between state and federal authorities regarding immigration enforcement.