Concerns Over Potential Deportation Influx in Pacific Island Nations
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Pacific Island nations are concerned about a potential spike in crime and inadequate resources due to expected mass deportations from the US following Trump's new immigration policies.
There are growing concerns among Pacific Island nations regarding the potential mass arrival of deportees from the United States following President Trump's decision to intensify deportations.
Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an act that permits the deportation of any illegal immigrant charged with theft or a violent crime, irrespective of their guilt or innocence.
Mr Trump stated that he aims to deport over a million individuals annually, which would make it the largest deportation initiative in US history.
However, there are fears that the sudden influx of hardened criminals from the United States could lead to a spike in crime rates, with Pacific nations currently lacking adequate resources to manage such an unexpected surge.
