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Republican Says Trump Deportation Plan is Unworkable. Can Illegal Immigration Crisis Be Solved?

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales said the U.S. does not have the "resources" to carry out mass deportations.

Gonzales represents Texas 's 23rd Congressional District , spanning 800 miles of border territory.

He said he met with ICE Acting Director Patrick Lechleitner , who he said told him the government lacks the "manpower, budget, and planes" Gonzales has consistently urged the GOP to adopt a nuanced stance on immigration.

Vice President Harris says she will fight for bipartisan solutions to border security.

Republicans and Democrats must unite on a bipartisan border security solution.

Both parties agree that tougher measures are needed to curb migration figures.

Bipartisan solutions are required to formulate a plan that is effective and humane and to ensure both sides of the aisle have voices heard.