Tom Homan on Deporting Legal Immigrants and Border Security Funding

Funding for Deportations

• 💰 Tom Homan states that a minimum of $86 billion is needed for immigration enforcement, as current funds are depleted.
• ⚠️ The agency is running out of beds for detaining individuals awaiting removal, with current capacity at 46,000 versus a need for 65,000.
• 🏛️ Congress is urged to provide the necessary funding to uphold the administration's promises to the American people regarding illegal immigration.

Border Security and Enforcement Metrics

• 📉 The border is reported to be down 97% in illegal entries, with a decrease from 1800 daily entries under Biden to 40.
• 📈 Interior arrests have tripled compared to the previous administration, but more resources are needed to do more.
• 📊 Deportation numbers are a reflection of a secure border; when millions are not crossing, focus shifts to interior enforcement.

Deportation of Legal Immigrants

• ⚖️ Tom Homan confirms that legal immigrants can be deported if they violate the terms of their visa or residency.
• 🚨 This includes committing crimes, attacking students, disrupting campus activities, locking down buildings, or destroying property.
• 📣 A strong message will be sent to those on foreign visas who violate U.S. laws while studying in the country.

ICE Arrest of Activist

• ✊ ICE has arrested a Palestinian activist with a green card who led anti-Israel protests on a university campus.
• 🚫 This action underscores the policy that any resident alien committing crimes is eligible for deportation.