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Trump Unveils 'Operation Aurora' to Deport Illegal Immigrants, Targets Tren de Aragua, Calls for Death Penalty

Oct 13, 2024, 02:05 PM

Former President Donald Trump delivered a campaign speech in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, where he unveiled 'Operation Aurora,' a plan to deport illegal immigrants and target Venezuelan gangs, specifically the Tren de Aragua, allegedly causing crime in the area. Trump vowed to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which allows the president to detain and deport foreign nationals during wartime. He also called for the death penalty for migrants who kill Americans. Despite Trump's claims, local officials and residents dispute the extent of gang activity in Aurora, with some labeling his rhetoric as exaggerated and fear-mongering. Patrick Terpstra reported on the claims. Trump's speech is part of his broader strategy to make immigration a central issue in the upcoming November election.