How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Could Make U.S. Roads More Dangerous
President-elect Trump's promise to deport one million people per year will make America's streets less safe.
By
Kea Wilson
9:02 AM EST on December 9, 2024
President-elect Trump's promise to deport one million people per year will make America's streets less safe.
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