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Trump to Declare National Emergency for Largest Mass Deportation, Deploy Military Units, Impacting $30 to $60 Billion in Agriculture

Nov 18, 2024, 09:45 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans to declare a national emergency to facilitate mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. This initiative, which he characterized as the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, will involve the deployment of the National Guard and military units. The announcement aligns with Trump's campaign promises and comes amid heightened tensions regarding immigration policies. Critics have raised concerns about the potential impact on the agricultural sector, estimating that deportations could result in a loss of $30 to $60 billion in agricultural output. Trump's approach has drawn comparisons to historical precedents, with some human rights advocates expressing alarm over the use of military force in domestic immigration enforcement.