President-elect Trump confirmed that he plans to use the U.S. military for a nationwide deportation of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. In a recent social media post, Trump stated he intends to declare a national emergency to use military forces for the deportation effort. He also confirmed he intends to take action on his first day in office, January 20, 2025.

However, experts say it is uncertain whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has enough resources to track down the millions of undocumented immigrants. The logistics of carrying out the plan present many challenges, including high costs and possible legal issues. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit on Monday, asking for details about how the deportation plan will be carried out. The ACLU also plans to file more legal challenges to stop the deportation effort.

Tom Homan, who Trump has chosen as Border Czar, said that they are finalizing the deportation plan. Among the options being considered is involving the U.S. National Guard and the Department of Defense.

During Trump’s first term, his administration deported about 1.5 million people, including those at the border and within the U.S. Under President Biden, as of February 2024, about 1.1 million people have been deported, putting the total on track to reach the same number as during Trump’s first term.

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