Trump Launches Massive Illegal Immigrant Deportation; Mexico Rushes to Build Shelters | WPN World People News

US President Donald Trump's second term has barely begun, yet he has launched the largest-scale deportation operation in history. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on social media on the 23rd, stating that 538 illegal immigrants had been arrested, with hundreds more deported.

To fulfill his campaign promises, in addition to the original 2,200 US military personnel and thousands of National Guard troops stationed at the border, another 1,500 troops have been deployed to the US-Mexico border. They are responsible for constructing the border wall and supporting other border-related tasks. The Department of Homeland Security also announced that law enforcement officers carrying out deportations would be allowed to enter churches, schools, and hospitals to arrest illegal immigrants. Furthermore, a policy of "guilt by association" will be applied, leading to widespread fear among immigrant communities.

Mexican authorities have stated they are prepared for the possibility of large-scale deportations. They are currently working quickly to set up reception centers in nine cities in northern Mexico and are constructing temporary shelters capable of housing thousands of people. These shelters will provide food, medical services, temporary housing, and assistance in applying for identification documents. Additionally, convoys will be organized to transport deported Mexicans back to their hometowns.

According to research from a Mexican think tank, approximately 5 million Mexicans are living illegally in the US, including 800,000 refugees fleeing poverty and violence. Although the Mexican government has promised to accept deported citizens, immigrant advocacy groups have expressed concern that the US's large-scale deportation and immigration prevention measures will exacerbate saturation in Mexican border cities and create resource shortages, potentially triggering a humanitarian crisis.