Senator Rand Paul has spoken out against the idea of using the military to carry out mass deportations of people living in the US illegally, citing a 19th-century law that prohibits federal troops from being used in domestic law enforcement. Paul supports the deportation of individuals with criminal records but believes law enforcement agencies are better equipped to handle this task.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to launch the largest deportation effort in US history, using military assets if necessary. However, Paul warns that such a move could be seen as “terrible” and would create distrust among Americans. He has stated his opposition to using the military for deportations and will not support or vote for Trump’s pick to run the Department of Homeland Security if it involves using the military.
Other Republicans have defended the idea of involving the military in the deportation effort, with some suggesting that the threat alone could deter people from self-deporting. However, Paul remains steadfast in his opposition, citing concerns over the constitutionality and potential for abuse of power.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-rand-paul-opposes-trump-talk-using-military-deportations-2024-11-24