Incoming border czar Tom Homan declared in an interview with CNN on Wednesday that mass deportations of illegal immigrants would begin “on day one.”
Homan, who was selected by President-elect Trump to oversee border security and deportation operations during his second administration, spoke to CNN anchor Caitlan Collins about what the challenges for border security will be once the new administration takes office. Ta.
“Day 1 – ICE agents across the country will be on the streets,” Homan said in response to an anchor question about when “mass deportations” would begin.
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CNN anchor Catilan Collins interviews incoming border czar Tom Homan about his plans for the immediate mass deportation of illegal immigrants.
Mr. Homan told Mr. Collins that such a project would begin as soon as possible because there are currently many “public safety threats” from illegal immigration in the United States.
“From the beginning — the president has made it clear, I've made it clear — our immediate priorities are threats to public safety and threats to national security. And there are a lot of them.” he claimed. .
The incoming border czar, who also served as head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's deportation division during the Obama administration, added that President Biden's lack of border security is contributing to this national security and public safety threat.
“When we looked at the data under the Biden administration, deportations of criminal aliens were down 74%,” he said. “So in addition to all the people the Biden administration has failed to deport, there are also over 10 million people encountered at the southern border.”
“So there are a lot of threats to public safety and we're going to be busy,” Homan added.
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Mr. Homan told Mr. Collins that such a project would begin as soon as possible because there are currently many “public safety threats” from illegal immigration in the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
The New York Times recently reported that the Biden administration has recorded the highest immigration rate in U.S. history. The newspaper cited a new report from the Congressional Budget Office that said net immigration during Biden's term would ultimately be about 8 million.
The report notes that 60% of this net immigration is illegal immigration, adding that Biden's “immigrant-welcoming policies during his first three years in office” are one factor in this surge.
The Times also said, “After taking office, [Biden’s] The administration has eased rules on asylum and other immigration policies, making it easier for people to enter the United States. Some have temporarily gained legal status while their cases work their way through stalled immigration courts. Some remain without legal permission. ”
Additionally, more than 7 million undocumented immigrants are awaiting or in the process of being removed from the United States without being detained, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) figures provided to Republican lawmakers in September. It became clear.
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Of these, 425,431 were convicted criminals and 222,141 had criminal charges pending.
Homan is not one to talk to the media about future deportation strategies. The newly appointed border czar made headlines in October for his answer to a “60 Minutes” question about how to avoid family separation when deporting illegal immigrants.
“Families can be deported together,” Homan replied.
Homan also publicly criticized Democratic Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who said he was willing to go to jail for opposing the Trump administration's border policies. Homan told Fox News Channel last month that he was willing to defer to Johnston, saying, “But look, me and the mayor of Denver, we agree on one thing: He's willing to go to prison. , I'm going to put him in jail too.'' prison. “
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