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Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Faces Economic and Logistical Challenges

Critics warn that the proposal could cost billions and disrupt key industries, while Republicans avoid detailed discussions.

Community members gather at a prayer vigil at an elementary school in Morristown, Tennessee, in April 2018 after ICE raided a meatpacking plant.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 17: People hold signs that read "Mass Deportation Now!" on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Immigrants deported from the United States arrive in Guatemala City on an ICE deportation flight on February 9, 2017.
Brent Taylor, a Tampa-area home builder, says immigrant labor is essential to residential construction, and deporting millions of unauthorized workers would harm his business and the industry.

Overview

  • Trump's proposal aims to deport up to 20 million undocumented immigrants, a plan criticized for its logistical and economic feasibility.
  • Economists and industry leaders warn that mass deportations could severely impact sectors like construction, which heavily rely on immigrant labor.
  • The cost of executing such a large-scale deportation is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions, with significant infrastructure and workforce expansions required.
  • Republican lawmakers are largely avoiding detailed discussions on the plan, focusing instead on general immigration and border security issues.
  • Critics highlight the potential humanitarian and constitutional concerns, noting the severe impact on families and communities.