Overview

• 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.