Overview

• Donald Trump plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act and deploy the National Guard to carry out mass deportations if re-elected.
• Experts highlight the logistical difficulties of deporting 11 million undocumented immigrants, including limited detention capacity and legal constraints.
• Trump's previous deportation efforts fell short of his goals, with deportations never exceeding 350,000 annually during his presidency.
• Critics warn that the plan could lead to a 'police state' atmosphere, affecting all communities and potentially violating constitutional protections.
• Military leaders and legal scholars express concerns about the feasibility and ethical implications of involving the military in domestic immigration enforcement.