Washington, DC: President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans to declare a national emergency to facilitate mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, fulfilling a key campaign promise. In a post on social media, Trump endorsed reports of the initiative, responding with “True!” to claims that military assets would be used to address what he calls the “Biden invasion.”
Tom Homan, the incoming administration’s border czar, warned Democratic-governed states like California and Illinois to comply with federal mandates. “Federal law trumps state law every single time,” he stated, vowing to prioritize public safety and national security by deporting 4,25,000 undocumented immigrants with criminal records first. Homan reassured that immigrants will receive due process, but those who lose their cases must return to their countries.
The plan has sparked intense debate. Critics argue the deportation of millions could cost up to $1 trillion, disrupt industries like agriculture and construction, and shrink the US. GDP by 4.2–6.8%. Proponents claim the policy will restore order to immigration systems, citing strain on public resources.
Human rights groups warn of the emotional toll on families, noting that 5.1 million US-born children live with undocumented relatives. The plan underscores a contentious chapter in America’s immigration debate.
