How Border Patrol is leading Trump’s mass deportation effort

Immigration Enforcement & Policy - The "every state is a border state" talking point, initially used by Homeland Security for funding, has been adopted by President Trump to emphasize that border issues affect the entire country [1][4] - The Border Patrol is increasingly involved in mass deportation efforts across the US, a role traditionally held by ICE [5][10] - The administration aims for 1 million deportations annually, an unprecedented goal, leading to the enlistment of various federal law enforcement agencies [11] Potential Risks & Challenges - Deploying Border Patrol in dense urban areas like New York City could be highly volatile, potentially leading to violent confrontations and litigation, as seen in Chicago [7][8] - Aggressive tactics by Border Patrol have faced resistance from community activists and immigrant advocates, who are using tactics like public awareness campaigns and social media to challenge these actions [14][15] Agency Roles & Responsibilities - DHS, initially intended for broad homeland security, has shifted towards becoming a deportation agency [9] - ICE is responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the US, while the Border Patrol traditionally secures the borders; however, the Border Patrol is now increasingly operating in US cities [9][10]