He suggested his administration would initially target 2-3 million undocumented immigrants for removal, people who he branded criminals, “gang members, drugs dealers”. Since November 2014, the Obama administration has actively targeted this cohort of individuals. Trump’s promise to expand or reinstate both these programs is a strong indication the new administration will significantly intensify interior deportations. Stein also predicted the Trump administration will seek to expand the Ice detention network, due to the rising rate of interior apprehensions. But to proceed with even just these two reforms, the Trump administration will probably need significant funding passed through Congress.

Source: The Guardian November 17, 2016 17:13 UTC