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Sen. Rand Paul Opposes Military Involvement in Mass Deportations Promised by Trump

Senator Rand Paul expresses his opposition to using the military for mass deportations, contrasting President-elect Trump’s promises to leverage military assets for immigration enforcement.

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Updated: Nov 24th, 2024, 6:11 PM ET

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In a recent interview, Senator Rand Paul criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to use military forces for mass deportations, calling it illegal and inappropriate. Paul supports deporting illegal immigrants with criminal records but insists law enforcement, not the military, should handle such operations. He cites concerns over militarizing domestic policing and emphasizes the need for constitutional adherence. Trump's transition team contends that a large-scale deportation operation is necessary, putting Paul's stance in stark contrast to the incoming administration’s aggressive immigration policies.

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