Overview

• President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to implement mass deportations targeting unauthorized immigrants, including those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
• Approximately 11-14 million immigrants in the U.S. lack legal status or hold temporary protections, with significant populations in states like California, Texas, and Florida.
• Mass deportations could cost an estimated $315 billion and face logistical hurdles, including limited detention capacity and a significant backlog in immigration court cases.
• Key industries such as agriculture, reliant on migrant labor, could face severe disruptions, while millions of U.S. citizens in mixed-status households risk family separations.
• State and local policies, such as sanctuary laws and cooperation with federal enforcement, will shape the scope and impact of deportation efforts in various regions.