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Trump Confirms National Emergency Declaration for Mass Deportation of Undocumented Migrants
President-elect Donald Trump is set to declare a national emergency on border security, using military assets to carry out mass deportations of undocumented migrants.
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by News Desk
2024-11-19
Trump Confirms National Emergency Declaration for Mass Deportation of Undocumented Migrants

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he intends to declare a national emergency concerning border security and deploy the U.S. military to execute mass deportations of undocumented migrants.

Trump, who made immigration a central issue during his election campaign, vowed to stabilize the U.S.-Mexico border after a significant increase in migrant crossings under President Joe Biden's administration.

The president-elect echoed a post from conservative activist sources on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that he would use military assets to address the "Biden invasion" and initiate mass deportations. Trump commented on the post, amplifying its message, saying “True!”

This announcement follows Trump's November 5 election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and signals the beginning of his aggressive approach toward immigration reform. His choice of former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting chief Tom Homan as his “border czar” further emphasizes his commitment to cracking down on illegal immigration.

Deportation Plan to Affect Millions

The new deportation plan could directly impact around 20 million families, with authorities estimating that there are about 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States. Trump's rhetoric has often painted these migrants as threats, claiming that an “invasion” is underway and warning of violent consequences.

Despite the lack of specific details about the logistics of his deportation program, Trump has referenced using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law most recently used during World War II to intern Japanese Americans, as a tool to expedite deportations. Critics argue that the law is outdated and could lead to violations of civil rights.

Concerns Over Privacy and Surveillance

Civil liberties and immigration rights groups have raised alarms over the potential use of advanced surveillance technologies to aid Trump's deportation efforts. There are growing concerns that the incoming administration may leverage data brokers, facial recognition software, and other tools to track and identify immigrants for deportation, raising significant privacy issues.

These fears are compounded by the fact that the number of border patrol encounters is now comparable to 2020 levels, with migrant crossings peaking at a record 250,000 in December 2023.
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