GOP leaders are emphasizing their support for President-elect Trump's controversial mass deportation plans, highlighting that federal resources alone are insufficient to handle the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants.
State governors like Utah's Spencer Cox and Florida's Ron DeSantis are pushing for local police cooperation in deportations, suggesting it be tied to federal funding,
Critics argue that collaborations between local law enforcement and ICE foster distrust within immigrant communities, deterring individuals from reporting crimes or cooperating with local authorities.
Texas has offered a large ranch for deportation purposes and has enacted legislation allowing local police to arrest individuals suspected of illegal crossing, though it faces legal challenges.
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