Trump Plans Unprecedented Deportation Program Targeting Millions

The incoming administration outlines a strategy for mass deportations, drawing comparisons to historical efforts and raising economic and logistical concerns.

Donald Trump has pledged to implement the largest deportation program in U.S. history, initially targeting over 2.8 million individuals, including those with criminal records and denied asylum claims.
The plan includes appointing hardline immigration officials and leveraging federal, state, and local resources, with potential use of military assets and emergency powers under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Experts warn of significant logistical challenges, with estimates suggesting the program could cost up to $1 trillion and require substantial expansion of immigration courts and detention facilities.
Economic analyses predict mass deportations could reduce GDP by up to 6.8%, increase inflation, and disrupt industries reliant on immigrant labor, such as construction, agriculture, and hospitality.
Texas officials have offered land for detention facilities, while Democratic-led states have stated they will not cooperate with the administration's deportation efforts.