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Local Sheriffs Prepare to Assist Trump with Mass Deportations, Billions in Federal Funds Redirected

Nov 30, 2024, 03:07 AM

Local sheriffs across the United States are preparing to assist the Trump administration with mass deportations of illegal immigrants, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The initiative is part of President-elect Trump's plan to leverage local law enforcement in immigration enforcement. Reports indicate that billions in federal dollars currently allocated for supporting new migrants may be redirected to local authorities that aid in deportations. Sheriffs are reportedly discussing the need for additional jail space and new powers to facilitate this effort. Some jurisdictions may also receive rewards for their cooperation with the federal government. Sheriff Richard Jones of Butler County has stated that his office is ready to make jail space available and will have the authority to raid workplaces to arrest and deport illegal migrant workers. This marks a significant shift in local law enforcement's role in immigration policy under the incoming Trump administration.