A centerpiece of Donald Trump's recent campaign has been his proposed mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, which many have assailed because of its potential economic and social impacts. Experts say such a large-scale round-up would cost billions and disrupt labor markets that rely on immigrant workforces.
Any type of mass deportation would be prohibitively expensive in terms of manpower for the government to handle and would require new facilities. Critics say such an expenditure may divert funds from important programs and projects, citing that many undocumented immigrants play vital roles in the American economy. A mass deportation effort could result in debilitating labor shortages, especially in agriculture and construction.
It has also elicited outrage among immigrant advocacy groups who are fearful that family separations could destabilize communities. Trump's staff says the strict enforcement of immigration policy is crucial for public safety, but to many economists, this is a plan that would yield few long-term benefits for the country.
Immigration is, perhaps, one of the most contentious issues being discussed in the campaigns with implications for the various sectors involved. As the elections draw near, the promises made by Trump will go on to polarize opinion in so far as the feasibility and morality of mass deportations are concerned.
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