Trump Appoints Advocates for Tough Immigration Stance

US President-elect Donald Trump has named Elise Stefanik as his new envoy to the United Nations, and Tom Homan as the country's new "border czar," fuelling concerns that a mass deportation operation may soon be underway.

The appointments sent shockwaves through the US capital, amid ongoing debate over Trump's immigration policies. The duo has been outspoken in their views on illegal immigration, which align with Trump's campaign promises. Stefanik has positioned herself as a staunch supporter of Trump, and Homan has expressed a willingness to aggressively tackle the issue, even mentioning that undocumented immigrants should be on high alert. As Trump's loyal ally, Stefanik is expected to represent the US on the world stage, while Homan will oversee deportation and border security.

Trump has made a firm commitment to current immigration policies, largely citing historical precedents in his decision-making. The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 acted as a striking example of this, and may influence how Homan enforces the future deportation operation. This historic law marks a regressive stance on deported immigrants and fulfilled a once-important need in US politics at the time. Homan was vocally enthusiastic about the economic benefits of deporting undocumented immigrants, believing that America can find significant cost savings. Trump built his campaign largely around alarmist rhetoric on immigration, suggesting an aggressive approach to complicated issues.

Analysts suggest that this unrelenting stance could escalate an already dire situation wherein immigrant groups fear facing roundup operations. The President's unwavering commitments have garnered the likes of border hardliners and his delaying approach could see him dampening any support he had retained. What exactly this will achieve, if anything, in the long run is something only future events may dictate.