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Governors are lining up behind Trump and pledging to use national guards to boot immigrants from US


Published on 2024-12-16 16:01:42 - MSN
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  • Governors are lining up behind Trump and pledging to use national guards to boot immigrants from US - 'We stand ready to utilize every tool at our disposal
  • whether through state law enforcement or the National Guard
  • to support President Trump in this vital mission,

The article from MSN discusses how several Republican governors are aligning with former President Donald Trump's stance on immigration, pledging to use their state's National Guard to deport undocumented immigrants if he wins the 2024 election. This move comes in response to Trump's campaign promises to conduct mass deportations. Governors like Greg Abbott of Texas and Ron DeSantis of Florida have expressed support for these measures, with Abbott already deploying the Texas National Guard to the border. Critics argue that this approach not only militarizes immigration enforcement but also raises significant legal and humanitarian concerns. The strategy reflects a broader trend among some GOP leaders to adopt hardline immigration policies, potentially setting the stage for a contentious national debate on immigration and the role of state versus federal authority in immigration enforcement.

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