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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has voiced strong concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, warning they could hinder critical crime investigations. Speaking on MSNBC on Saturday, Nessel highlighted the potential diversion of federal and state resources from investigations into serial killers, cold case homicides, and human trafficking to enforce Trump’s immigration policies.
“We’ve already been told by some [federal] entities that they might not be available for our collaborative cases anymore,” Nessel stated. She explained that reallocating finite resources toward deporting undocumented immigrants could make communities less safe.
Nessel, a Democrat who has served as Michigan’s AG since 2019, emphasized the importance of maintaining partnerships with federal agencies like the FBI and Homeland Security. According to her, redirecting resources away from combating violent crimes to immigration enforcement could jeopardize ongoing efforts to apprehend dangerous offenders.
Trump’s Controversial Immigration Plans
President-elect Trump, who campaigned on promises of stricter immigration controls, has pledged to use federal and state resources to carry out mass deportations. Trump recently reaffirmed this commitment on Truth Social, sharing a post by conservative commentator Tom Fitton about declaring a national emergency to reverse what he termed “the Biden invasion.”
The Trump-Vance transition team spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, defended the plan, stating, “Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation in American history while simultaneously lowering costs for families.”
Critics, however, argue that the policy could lead to unintended consequences, including the disruption of criminal investigations.
Netizens Weigh In on the Controversy
Nessel’s remarks ignited a firestorm of reactions on social media:
- @JusticeFirst: “If resources are stretched thin, violent criminals could slip through the cracks. Public safety should come first!”
- @BuildThatWall2024: “Trump is protecting American families. Nessel needs to stop fearmongering and support the will of the people!”
- @TrueBlueMI: “Dana Nessel is spot on. Prioritizing deportations over solving murders? That’s a disaster waiting to happen.”
- @PatriotStrong: “Another liberal AG trying to undermine Trump. Protecting our borders IS public safety!”
- @CrimeFocusNow: “Serial killers and human traffickers getting less attention because of deportation priorities? Absurd and dangerous.”
- @ImmigrationTruth: “Mass deportations could destabilize investigations. Nessel is raising valid concerns about law enforcement priorities.”
Balancing Safety and Immigration Enforcement
As Michigan grapples with cold cases and human trafficking, Nessel urged for a balanced approach. She argued that prioritizing the deportation of undocumented immigrants over pursuing violent offenders risks creating a public safety crisis.
Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissed Nessel’s warnings, calling them a political tactic aimed at undermining the President-elect’s immigration policies. Cheung accused Nessel of “subverting the will of the American people.”
