Staff ReportsThe incoming Trump administration is gearing up to tackle the audacious goal of mass deportation of illegal aliens, promising to make it the political epic saga of the century. For those with popcorn in hand, this is shaping up to be a real thrill ride, complete with the looming presence of sanctuary cities that have become the Fort Knox of illegal immigration.
Operating in over 600 so-called “sanctuaries,” these jurisdictions offer legal cover for nearly 60% of America’s illegals, leaving Trump’s team with a Herculean challenge. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, that translates to around eight million illegal aliens snugly tucked away in states and towns that turn a blind eye to their presence. This presents more obstacles than a deer in the headlights—it’s no walk in the park for those tasked with carrying out the administration’s mandate.
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In these sanctuary areas, local law enforcement is as helpful as a chocolate teapot when it comes to assisting ICE agents. While ICE can still do their jobs, without local backup, deportations might as well be a game of whack-a-mole—every time one is tackled, another pops up. The Trump team is raising the stakes, indicating that federal funding for these cities could be cut in a retaliatory game of political chicken.
Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, is already flexing his muscles, threatening to hold local leaders accountable, including the often audacious big-city mayors who double-down on sanctuary policies. With staggering averages showing that a whopping 45% of the illegal population resides in 13 sanctuary states and D.C., it’s plain as day that Homan has an uphill battle ahead. California, the crown jewel of these renegade territories, boasts a staggering 3 million illegals, making it the heavy-weight champion of sanctuary jurisdictions.
To complicate matters, states that behave like sanctuaries but lack formal laws—think Virginia and New Mexico—add another layer of complexity. Virginia’s pro-Trump Governor Glenn Youngkin has been striding about, threatening to cut aid to cities refusing ICE cooperation, proving that not all states are playing the same game. And while cutting federal funding sounds promising, the logistics could get as twisted as a pretzel. Congress, with its slow-moving machinery, will have to weigh in, tossing any quick fixes out the window.
The numbers and challenges laid out by CIS paint a vivid picture of the monumental task ahead for Trump and Homan’s team. As they forge ahead with plans for mass deportation amidst opposition, the real question remains: will their efforts yield results, or will they be drowning in a sea of bureaucratic red tape? The future is uncertain, but one thing is for sure—Trump’s administration is definitely not shying away from the fight.
