Stephen Miller Outlines Plan to Deploy Red State National Guard in Blue States for Mass Deportations

Washington D.C. – Stephen Miller, a key architect of former President Donald Trump's immigration policies, has explicitly detailed a strategy to deploy National Guard forces from Republican-led "red states" into Democratic-governed "blue states" to facilitate mass deportations. This proposal, previewed during the recent campaign, aims to implement the "largest domestic deportation operation in American history" should Trump secure a second term. The strategy was highlighted in a tweet by journalist Ronald Brownstein, who stated, "Miller explicitly previewed this strategy during the campaign: sending red state guard forces into blue states."

Miller, a former senior White House adviser, has discussed deputizing National Guard members as immigration enforcement officers. This would involve requesting National Guard assistance from cooperative "red state" governors and, if necessary, deploying these forces into "unfriendly states" that may resist such operations. Experts suggest this could potentially involve invoking the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law granting the president broad authority to use military assets domestically.

Legal scholars and former officials have raised concerns about the feasibility and legality of such a plan. While the Insurrection Act could technically allow for federalization and deployment of National Guard units across state lines, it would likely face significant legal challenges and potential resistance from state authorities. Critics argue that National Guard troops lack the specialized training of immigration agents, and the scale of the proposed deportations would require an unprecedented mobilization of personnel and resources.

The proposed strategy is part of a broader agenda to intensify immigration enforcement, including building large-scale staging grounds near the border for processing deportations. This approach has been met with strong reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary measure to control immigration and others as a drastic overreach with potential for civil unrest. The plan underscores a significant shift towards more aggressive federal intervention in immigration matters, potentially leading to increased tensions between federal and state governments.