Trump's Immigration Plan Sparks Fears of Racial Targeting
Critics warn that President-elect Trump's deportation strategy could affect legal immigrants and U.S. citizens, particularly those of non-white backgrounds.
- MSNBC's Joy Reid claims Trump's deportation plan may lead to the removal of legal immigrants and citizens based on racial profiling.
- Reid and others argue the plan lacks precision, potentially resulting in the deportation of people with darker skin, regardless of their legal status.
- President-elect Trump's immigration rhetoric includes promises of mass deportations and expanding the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
- Critics highlight Trump's past immigration policies, which included increased visa denials and challenges for high-skilled workers.
- Concerns are raised about the potential impact on families with mixed immigration statuses and the broader implications for racial dynamics in the U.S.