A coalition of 26 Republican governors has pledged to support President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation efforts. The governors emphasized their willingness to use state resources, including law enforcement and the National Guard, to assist federal authorities in identifying and removing undocumented immigrants deemed threats to public safety and national security.
"We stand ready to utilize every tool at our disposal" and "we will do everything in our power to assist in removing them from our communities," read a letter from the Republican Governor's Association reported by Axios. The letter specifically targets "dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists" for deportation, noting that the initiative seeks to address public safety concerns and prevent these individuals from continuing to operate within U.S. communities.
