Donald Trump has announced that he intends to use the US military to carry out large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants. This plan comes as part of a national emergency declaration and is expected to start on the first day of his presidency. Details about the exact scale and logistics of this operation remain unclear.

Trump has assembled a team of immigration hardliners to implement this policy, including Tom Homan as the "border czar" and Stephen Miller as the deputy chief of staff for policy. Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota has also been nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Experts and advocates have raised concerns about the legal, logistical, and financial challenges of such a massive deportation campaign. It's estimated that deporting 1 million people a year could cost over $960 billion over a decade. Trump has claimed he wants to deport up to 20 million people, but this figure is unverified.

The plan could face significant pushback from Democratic leaders and legal challenges. There are also worries about the potential for civil rights abuses and the targeting of people with lawful status or even US citizens.

Trump's campaign often blurred the line between immigrants with legal status and those without. He also claimed that immigrants were driving up crime, despite evidence to the contrary. Despite these claims, polls show that many people do not support mass deportations when informed about the potential impacts on the economy and families.

Trump Plans to Use Military for Mass Deportations

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