Trump is considering halting federal grants to police that decline to participate in mass deportations As Donald Trump promises the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history if re-elected, his team is considering holding federal police grants from local law enforcement agencies that decline to take part in the deportations, three sources close to the Trump campaign told NBC News.
The move could prompt legal challenges, as a similar policy made in the first Trump administration. The sources also warned that no plans are set in stone until Trump announces them himself.
The Trump campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
The three sources close to the campaign claimed that the tactic would survive legal challenges and pressure blue states, counties and cities into participating in mass deportations.
Ron Vitiello, who was acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump’s first term, recalled administration officials’ deep frustration when prolonged court battles with Democratic-controlled states and cities blocked Trump’s plan.
“The Justice Department was going to withhold grant money,” Vitiello said. “They didn’t get to enjoy, if you will, or participate in that fully.”
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