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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

ICE’s $230 million budget shortfall might delay Trump’s mass deportation plans

President-elect Donald Trump could face major funding obstacles with his “day one” plan to carry out mass deportations – a process that could cost an estimated $88 billion – given the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is already facing budget shortfalls.

ICE, the federal agency tasked with handling border crime and enforcing immigration laws, reportedly has a $230 million budget shortfall, two U.S. officials familiar with the figure told NBC News.

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