The Trump administration plans to significantly increase immigration detention: "He will fulfill his promise"

The Trump administration is preparing to increase its capacity to detain illegal immigrants in anticipation of launching a massive deportation operation in January, as confirmed by Planet Chronicle Digital.

Since his election victory last week, President-elect Trump has repeatedly promised to launch a historic mass-deportation campaign in response to the migrant crisis at the southern border.

According to Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the transition team, President Trump received a significant victory in the election, with a clear mandate to fulfill the campaign promises he made.

The Trump administration is considering expanding immigration detention centers and the transition team is discussing with private prison companies about potential expansion.

An insider revealed that the report on ICE bed allocation plans is incorrect. According to the source, the plan is not to double the number of ICE beds, but to significantly increase it. The insider stated that a doubling of capacity is too specific and does not accurately reflect the intention of the plan.

Detention centers could be established, enlarged, or reopened in "sanctuary" cities such as New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago, which have been inundated with an influx of migrants, some of whom have been transported there by Texas.

Some ICE facilities are not operating at full capacity, and in some cases, their capacity can be expanded. For instance, a facility in Adelanto, Calif., has been mostly shut down due to a COVID-era court order.

The Biden administration has been criticized by Republicans for not deporting enough migrants, despite a surge in their arrival in the U.S. interior. While opponents of the Trump plan argue that the cost of deportation is too high, immigration advocates argue that it is more affordable than allowing them to remain.

Democratic governors may push back significantly against the administration. Last week, Mass Gov. Maura Healey stated that "every tool in the tool box must be utilized to safeguard our citizens, residents, and states, and to uphold democracy and the rule of law as fundamental principles."

She unequivocally stated "No" when asked if state police would assist with deportations.

This week, Trump made three significant staffing moves related to immigration. On Monday, he appointed Tom Homan as the "border czar" in charge of border security and overseeing the deportation operation. On Tuesday, he named Kristi Noem to lead the department of Homeland Security.

"Securing the border and restoring safety to American communities will enable families to pursue the American dream with Donald Trump," she stated.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Stephen Miller, who played a key role in shaping immigration policies during Trump's first term, will now serve as the assistant to the president and the deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser.