Trump Says Police Should Have ‘Immunity From Prosecution’ Amid Deportations

Photo: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump pledged to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants through the use of local law enforcement, the National Guard, and potentially the U.S. military if he’s reelected. “We will be using local law enforcement,” Trump said of the deportations in an interview with Time Magazine. The former president noted that he wants to give police special immunity from prosecution. “And we have to give the police back the power and respect that they deserve,” Trump said. “Now, there will be some mistakes, and there are certain bad people and that’s a terrible thing. And you know, police are being prosecuted all the time. And we want to give them immunity from prosecution if they’re doing their job.” Trump added that he would incentivize local and state police departments participating in deportations. “Well, there’s a possibility that some won’t want to participate, and they won’t partake in the riches, you know,” he said. Trump also said he plans to possibly use the military for his massive deportation effort. “I would have no problem using the military, per se,” he said. “We have to have law and order in our country. And whichever gets us...