Democrats Release Leaked Justice Department Messages on Deportation Push

Democrats in the United States have published leaked internal Justice Department messages showing discussions about a planned push to increase deportations under President Donald Trump’s administration.

The leaked messages, shared by Democratic lawmakers on Thursday, indicate coordination between senior Justice Department officials and immigration authorities regarding the expedited removal of undocumented immigrants, including potential large-scale raids in several cities.

According to the released material, officials discussed prioritizing deportations of individuals with minor criminal records or prior deportation orders while considering public messaging to avoid backlash. The documents also reportedly include references to discussions with the White House about aligning immigration enforcement with broader administration goals.

Democratic leaders criticized the communications as evidence of an aggressive deportation agenda, arguing that the approach undermines community trust and due process. They have called for increased transparency and oversight of immigration enforcement actions.

The Justice Department has not officially commented on the release of the messages. The Biden administration had previously ended large-scale workplace raids and certain interior enforcement practices, but President Trump’s administration has signaled a return to stricter immigration measures.

With input from Al Jazeera