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Trump’s Plan to Deport 11 Million Migrants Faces Significant Obstacles, Says Ex-ICE Official

Nov 8, 2024, 01:43 PM

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport 11 million migrants in the U.S. illegally faces significant obstacles, according to a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director. Despite Trump's assertion that he will carry out mass deportations regardless of the cost, experts and former officials highlight numerous challenges. These include logistical issues, legal barriers, and potential pushback from advocacy groups. Republican strategist Kristin Davison stated that Trump has a clear mandate to proceed, and that many Americans will support the plan. The impact of such a policy on border regions and Mexico is also being closely examined.