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What Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Means for Oklahoma

Gov. Stitt wants Oklahoma to lead Trump’s deportation efforts, but critics warn of devastating costs, logistical chaos, and harm to communities and the economy.


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Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in response to the Muslim Ban decision on June 26, 2018. (Photo: Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Trump's mass deportation plan could have sweeping effects on #Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) wants the state to "lead the charge," but critics point to staggering costs, logistical chaos, and potential damage to local communities and economies.

Deporting individuals before serving sentences risks creating a revolving door of crime. Law enforcement fears deported criminals may reenter the U.S., posing more danger. Is this "zero tolerance," or just a flawed system?

Using military-run detention camps for mass deportations, as proposed by Trump’s advisor, raises serious human rights and resource concerns. Should #Oklahoma be complicit in this extreme approach?

Operation Guardian claims to target criminal activity, but it leans on existing ICE programs that some say fail to address systemic issues. Will this plan protect Oklahomans, or create costly, harmful outcomes for families and businesses?