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Trump to Launch Largest Deportation Program, Resume Border Wall Construction Amid High Public Confidence

Jan 3, 2025, 06:14 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to implement sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system as he prepares to take office. A Gallup poll indicates that 68% of Americans believe Trump will succeed in controlling illegal immigration, marking a nine-point increase in confidence since 2016. Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in American history and has appointed former acting ICE Director Tom Homan as border czar. The Heritage Foundation has outlined a roadmap for Congress to overhaul the immigration system, prioritizing America first and legal immigrants second. Trump's plans include using the Alien Enemies Act to remove suspected gang members, drug dealers, or cartel members, resuming construction of the border wall, and potentially challenging birthright citizenship. These actions are expected to face legal challenges and could significantly alter the U.S. immigration landscape.