Trump plans national emergency declaration to use military for mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the military for mass deportations of undocumented migrants. This follows his campaign promise to deport millions and address increased illegal crossings. Trump's comments came via social media, where he confirmed his intent to reverse what he calls the "Biden invasion." He has appointed former ICE chief Tom Homan as his "border czar" to lead these efforts. Authorities estimate around 11 million undocumented individuals live in the U.S., with Trump's plan potentially affecting 20 million families. Border patrol encounters have returned to levels seen in 2020, after a peak in December 2023.