Trump proposes mass deportation program with potential costs in the billions

Donald Trump has proposed a large-scale deportation program if elected, aiming to remove millions of undocumented immigrants. Experts estimate this could cost between $88 billion and $315 billion annually, depending on the scale and methods used. Currently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has limited resources, focusing on recent arrivals and serious offenders. To deport one million people a year, ICE would need to hire around 30,000 new officers and significantly expand detention capacity. The Trump campaign argues that deportation costs are lower than the expenses related to housing and services for migrants. However, experts warn that mass deportation could have broader economic impacts and affect communities with lawful immigrants.