Local Authorities Brace for Impact of Trump's Mass Deportation Strategy

President-elect Trump plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, focusing on those with criminal records. However, data shows that only a small fraction of immigration court cases involve criminal deportations, suggesting the process could be lengthy. Studies indicate immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than U.S. citizens. Trump's claims about immigrant crime rates have been criticized as baseless. Under Biden, arrests of noncitizen immigrants with criminal convictions have increased, reflecting a focus on national security and public safety.