The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has announced its opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation campaign. The group, led by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán, a Democrat from California, expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on the U.S. economy that such mass deportations could have.
Tom Homan, who has been selected by Trump to serve as the 'border czar,' responded to Barragán's remarks by stating, 'Game on' and criticizing her stance, saying, 'shame on her.' Homan, a former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggested that Barragán should resign from Congress, emphasizing that ICE enforces laws established by the nation's legislature.
Prior to his victory in the 2024 presidential election, Trump had promised to launch the largest mass deportation effort in U.S. history. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump hinted at the possibility of declaring a national emergency and utilizing military resources to carry out the deportation initiative.
According to a post by Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton on Truth Social, there are reports that the incoming Trump administration is considering declaring a national emergency and deploying military assets to address what he referred to as the 'Biden invasion' through a mass deportation program. Trump responded to Fitton's post by affirming its accuracy.
A survey conducted in October revealed that 67% of registered voters support a policy of deporting illegal immigrants to their home countries. The ongoing debate surrounding mass deportations and immigration policies continues to be a contentious issue in the political landscape.
