**Trump Administration to Reinstate Harsh Immigration Measures, Sources Say**

The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to enforce stringent immigration policies, including extensive detention and deportation efforts, according to four sources familiar with the plans. Unlike his initial campaign, which was heavily centered on constructing a border wall, Trump’s renewed focus is on interior enforcement and removing undocumented immigrants within the United States.

Central to the administration's strategy are revamped executive actions aimed at detaining and deporting migrants on a large scale. These plans involve revisiting several controversial tactics from Trump's previous term, such as the "remain in Mexico" program, which requires migrants to stay in Mexico while their U.S. immigration proceedings are underway. In addition, the administration plans to revise asylum restrictions and revoke protections established under President Biden’s humanitarian parole programs.

Key figures in Trump’s team are also evaluating options to expand detention facilities by repurposing existing capabilities and potentially constructing new centers in major metropolitan areas. The return of family detention, which President Joe Biden had terminated, is also on the agenda despite criticism from immigrant advocates.

To facilitate these actions, Trump’s team is considering a national emergency declaration to unlock additional resources from the Pentagon, similar to what was done during his first administration. Private sector partners, such as CoreCivic, one of the largest private prison operators, are preparing to add more detention capacity, anticipating an increased demand for space.

The Trump team includes notable figures such as Tom Homan, a veteran immigration official, slated to become the "border czar"; Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner, as deputy chief of staff for policy; and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who will head the Department of Homeland Security. Their goal is to implement these new policies swiftly and effectively, emphasizing operations targeted at public safety and national security threats.

During Trump's first term, his administration deported over 1.5 million people, a number which pales in comparison to the 2.9 million deportations under Barack Obama’s first term. Given these statistics, the upcoming measures are poised to significantly change the landscape for immigrants residing in the United States, bringing back stringent policies that faced heavy criticism during Trump's previous tenure.