What is Donald Trump’s plan for undocumented immigrants if he becomes president?
Donald Trump promises to tackle the migration crisis if he becomes president. Here’s what his plan is and how it will affect undocumented immigrants.
Former president Donald Trump has shared on several occasions some of the measures he will implement if he is successful in his bid to return to the White House. He has made the migration crisis one of the central issues in his campaign, and he has proposed a plan to address it.
On his campaign website, Trump has shared 20 promises “to make America great again.” The first point is titled: “Seal the border and stop the immigration invasion”, while the second is called: “Carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.”
Here are the details of this plan, and how it would affect people with an unregulated immigration status.
What is Donald Trump’s plan for undocumented immigrants if he becomes president?
On the immigration crisis, Trump and the Republican platform state: “We will end the invasion at the southern border, restore law and order, protect American sovereignty, and deliver a safe and prosperous future for all Americans.” Immigration measures include the following:
- Secure the border
- Enforce immigration laws
- Implement a deportation program
- Strong vetting
- Stop sanctuary cities
- Prioritize American workers
As for specific steps, this is what has been proposed:
Securing the border
The proposal is to complete the border wall, use advanced technology to monitor and secure the border, and transfer thousands of troops to the southern border.
Enforcing immigration laws
This section proposes strengthening Immigration and Customs Enforcement, increasing penalties for illegal entry, and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy and the immigration program referred to as “Title 42″.
Implement the largest deportation program in history
This proposal consists of “sending illegal immigrants back home and deporting those who have broken the laws.” On several occasions, Trump has specified that he plans to use the National Guard to carry out this plan.
Strict investigation
The Republican platform proposes that “those who enter the country must love it.” “We will use extreme vetting to ensure that jihadists and jihadist sympathizers are not admitted,” it says.
Stop sanctuary cities
In the United States, there are some states, cities and counties known as “sanctuary” states, which have policies that limit cooperation or involvement in the enforcement of immigration laws by federal authorities.
In this regard, Republicans propose cutting federal funding for these jurisdictions. There are more than 100 sanctuary cities and counties in the United States, as well as 12 states, according to the Center for Immigration Studies.
Prioritizing American workers
In addition to putting American workers first, Republicans seek to prioritize “merit-based immigration, ensuring that those admitted to the country contribute positively to society and the economy, and never become a burden on public resources.”