Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul opposes using the military for mass deportations of people living in the U.S. illegally, citing legality and public perception concerns. President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch the largest deportation effort, potentially involving the military. Various opinions within the Republican party on the use of the military in deportation campaigns.
Key Points
Senator Rand Paul opposes military involvement in mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump plans to use military assets for deportation efforts
Differing opinions within the Republican party on the appropriate use of the military in deportation campaigns
Pros
Upholding legality and constitutional rights
Avoiding negative public perception of military involvement in domestic law enforcement
Cons
Potential delays in deportation efforts if military is not involved
Diverging opinions within the Republican party on the use of military in deportation campaigns