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By Billal Rahman
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Fox News host and conservative commentator Sean Hannity has proposed a solution to the ongoing migrant crisis.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history to tackle illegal migration and a crackdown on cartels over their role in smuggling migrants into the U.S.
During an interview with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Hannity suggested giving $1,000 and a plane ticket to undocumented migrants who come forward about their immigration status.
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"We have a Constitution, we're a nation based on laws, and if people do not respect our laws, our borders, and our sovereignty, you pay a price. In this case, the price is you will get sent home." Hannity said on 20 November.
Hannity claimed Trump's flagship mass deportation policy could be conducted "humanely."
"I think it can be done in a compassionate way. I would even give people an opportunity to self-identify that they're in the country illegally.
"If they do so, give them a plane ticket, put $1,000 in their pocket, and send them home and say, 'You know if you want to come back, you can come back legally.'
"If people don't voluntarily come forward, those people will never be given the opportunity to come back to America."
Immigration and border security were key components of Trump's successful presidential campaign.
Speaking on mass deportations, Hector Quiroga, an immigration attorney, told Newsweek the policy would have a "disruptive" impact on the economy.
"Trump's proposed mass deportation policy could have a profound and disruptive impact on the U.S. economy.
"Undocumented immigrants play a crucial role in industries like agriculture, construction, hospitality, and food services. Removing millions of workers could result in labor shortages, increasing operational challenges and costs for businesses."
According to a poll by CNN, support for deportations increased by 20 points from 2017 to 2024.
However, a recent survey conducted by the progressive polling organization Data for Progress reveals that the majority of Americans oppose the idea of deporting all undocumented immigrants.
Participants were asked about nine potential scenarios to measure public support for the "mass deportation" concept promoted by Trump during his campaign.
Only two scenarios had the support of more than half of the respondents. "Deporting a person who recently crossed the border without legal status" was backed by 70 percent of respondents; "Deporting a person who crossed the border without legal status and has a criminal record for a non-violent offense" received the support of 67 percent.
The survey questioned 1,195 likely voters between October 23 and 25.
Danielle Deiseroth, executive director at Data for Progress, previously told Newsweek: "While Trump has not been specific about what his mass deportation plans would entail, our polling finds that voters do not support a mass deportation of all undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
"Polls that show voter support for mass deportation may be misleading because they do not ask voters about their support for specifics of such a plan. When you actually dig into the details, voters think that many types of immigrants—both documented and undocumented—should be allowed to remain in the country."
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