U.S. Republican Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio) warned that a mass deportation plan under a new Donald Trump administration would be unrealistic and damaging to his Party. Deporting millions indiscriminately, including elderly relatives, would damage the GOP's image, Gonzales added, and the focus should be on deporting "hardened criminals," not the broader undocumented population.
His comments have sparked a fierce response from Rep. Chip Roy, a hardline conservative from Texas who believes all undocumented immigrants should be deported. Roy, a prominent figure in the House Freedom Caucus, criticized Gonzales' position, saying that anyone who entered the U.S. illegally should be removed. Roy also called for a halt to legal immigration until the issue of undocumented immigration is resolved.
