Summary

An Axios-Ipsos poll shows that while two-thirds of Americans, including 93% of Republicans, support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, support declines when specific methods are proposed.

Only 38% favor using active-duty military, 28% back diverting military funds, and just one-third support separating families or deporting those who arrived as children.

Trump’s plans for mass deportations face logistical, economic, and public opinion challenges.

Experts note abstract support for deportations fades when Americans confront the complexities of implementation.

  • @[email protected]
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    How the fuck do undocumented immigrants join the military? I feel like that’s only possible because the military explicitly set up their policies to allow it.

    • @NocturnalMorning
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      Neither the article or the summary say anything about undocumented immigrants joining the military.

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        • @MegaUltraChicken
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          No they cannot. You must be a legal resident and have a green card to join any branch.

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        • @NocturnalMorning
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          -617 hours ago

          Why are you trying to have an imaginary argument? Are you that bored…

          • @[email protected]
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            What argument? They stated an interesting fact (citation needed) relevant to an earlier post. This is what is known as “discussion”.

            • @NocturnalMorning
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              There’s no discussion. The article doesn’t have anything to do with employeeing undocumented immigrants.

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      The short answer is no, undocumented immigrants can’t join the US military.

      Quoting from the US Army recruiter FAQ:

      Can non-U.S. citizens join the Army?

      Enlistment into any branch of the U.S. military, by citizens of countries other than the United States is limited to those foreign nationals who are legally residing in the United States and possess a Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Alien Registration Card (INS Form I-151/551 - commonly known as a “Green Card”). Applicants must be between 17 and 35; meet the mental, moral, and physical standards for enlistment; and must speak, read and write English fluently.