Trump Outlines Aggressive Immigration and Deportation Agenda

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is promising a major expansion of immigration enforcement if he wins the November election. His proposed measures would represent a significant intensification of policies from his first term. The agenda focuses on two key areas: preventing new arrivals and removing those already in the country. Plans include large-scale deportations and resurrecting policies like the "Remain in Mexico" program. To enable this, Trump proposes using multiple government agencies in a coordinated effort. This could involve the National Guard and potentially state law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers. A central tactic is an expanded immigration crackdown known as "Operation Wetback." This name references a controversial 1950s deportation program. The modern version would target mass arrests and removals. The campaign also aims to restrict legal immigration avenues. It proposes pausing new immigrant visas and guest-worker programs, with the goal of prioritizing American job seekers.