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Trump Plans Military Deployment for Mass Deportation of Millions of Undocumented Migrants, Texas Expands Proposal

Nov 26, 2024, 06:14 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a controversial plan to deploy the U.S. military to assist in the deportation of millions of undocumented migrants. This strategy marks a significant departure from U.S. tradition, which typically prohibits the use of military forces for domestic law enforcement. Legal experts have indicated that while the plan may face challenges, it is likely to withstand scrutiny in court. Trump's advisers have suggested that troops could potentially establish detention camps as part of the deportation effort. Additionally, Texas has expanded its proposal to support this mass deportation initiative. The legal framework surrounding the deployment of military personnel in such operations is complex, with a 1878 law generally barring military involvement in domestic law enforcement activities. Nonetheless, experts assert that the plan could be implemented effectively, given the historical precedent of limited troop usage by previous administrations since President Clinton.