Donald Trump's upcoming immigration policy has caused a lot of controversy among human rights activists. But the slogan of the great exile did not discourage his voters, on the contrary. Most Americans believe that deporting illegal immigrants will improve security and the job market. But economists believe that this is not the case and predict an increase in inflation.
During the presidential election campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly announced that he would seal the borders and carry out the largest deportation in the country's history. That could mean deporting the nearly 11 million people who are in the United States illegally. – I will save every American city that has been captured and conquered. We will imprison these ruthless and bloodthirsty criminals or expel them from our country as soon as possible, he said at one of the rallies.
Donald Trump has promised to expand and strengthen the wall on the border with Mexico, which he did not complete during his first term. He announced the reinstatement of the entry ban on Muslims and the introduction of “ideological controls on all immigrants.”
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Trump says he will use the 18th-century law to dismantle every immigrant criminal network on American soil. Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican, said: “Not one cent should go to helping illegal immigrants, not to the cities that shelter them, not to federal aid.”
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They calculate how much Trump's announcement could cost
According to the American Immigration Council, an immigrant advocacy group, the illegal detention and deportation of everyone in the United States could cost the country $315 billion.
The Peterson Institute for International Economics estimates that if about eight million people are deported, prices will rise by more than 9 percent by 2028. Housing prices are also rising, as at least 25 percent of construction workers are foreigners. The newspaper “New York Times” says that “there is a rapid increase in inflation. Demand will be greater than the ability of American companies to provide goods and services. Michael Clemens of George Mason University.
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One of the ways to arrest undocumented immigrants is to raid workplaces. Amaryllis immigrated to the United States 25 years ago. At the beginning of his stay in America, he worked at a mushroom processing plant, where he claims he never knew an American.
– What would America do without immigrants? There are many Latinos in this country. We, the immigrants, have to work here, Amaryllis points out.
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They fear human rights violations
Immigrants who have applied for asylum and have been waiting months to speak with US officials fear that the meetings will be canceled when Trump returns to power.
– Please don't be selfish, we are human like you. Give us a chance. If you don't want us here, let's go to Canada, but give us a chance. Our situation is bad. They stole us, raped women, killed immigrants. Please help us, – appeals Andreina Canizales, an immigrant from Venezuela.
Critics say Trump's actions could lead to violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Immigrant rights advocates believe families will be separated again at the border. – I think we will see many immigrants who want to cross the border illegally. Jose Gracia, a migrant rights activist, says people are taking more risks and trying to cross in more dangerous places.
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Trump announced that he will raise the wages of border guards
According to reports, the new administration officials plan to use the military to deport immigrants. Trump also plans to hire about 10,000 additional border guards. This can be a difficult task, as due to low morale and funding problems, it is a big challenge to fill the available positions.
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– I immediately ask the Congress to approve a 10% increase. Border guards have not taken them for a long time. They will also receive a $10,000 bonus for renewing and signing the contract, Donald Trump said at one of the conferences.
According to the New York Times, the new administration will start deporting immigrants who have committed crimes.
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