Republican-led states are preparing to assist the federal government in implementing President Donald Trump's promise of the "largest deportation operation in U.S. history." In his first week in office, Trump signed executive orders aimed at expanding immigration enforcement and stepping up deportations, including giving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) greater authority to conduct raids in sensitive areas such as schools, hospitals, and churches, marking a major shift in U.S. immigration policy.
Trump emphasized his commitment to deporting undocumented immigrants, particularly those with criminal records, during a speech following his inauguration. Raids are expected to begin immediately. "We will begin the process of removing millions of criminal aliens," he said, adding that these individuals would be sent back to their home countries.
