Report estimates mass deportation plan could cost $315 billion in the U.S

A new report estimates that a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, as proposed by Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, would cost $315 billion for a one-time operation. This would require a large system of detention camps for over 13 million people. The report, from the American Immigration Council, highlights that long-term deportation efforts could reach nearly $1 trillion over a decade. It would necessitate building 24 times the current detention capacity and over 1,000 new immigration courtrooms. The study also warns of significant economic impacts, particularly in construction, agriculture, and hospitality sectors, where many workers are undocumented. It suggests that mass deportations could lead to job losses for both undocumented and U.S.-born workers.