Tom Homan on US Immigration Policy, Detention Beds, and 'Net-Negative Immigration'

Expanding Detention Capacity

• 🏥 The U.S. is currently working on adding more beds to detention centers, aiming to reach a capacity of 100,000 beds.
• 🤝 DHS is reviewing pending contracts and seeking new ones to achieve this expansion.

State Cooperation on Detention

• 🏛️ While specific states are not yet confirmed, Homan applauds states for stepping up to help address the illegal immigration issue, recognizing it as a state problem as well.
• 📢 He notes that millions of people have been released by the Biden administration, impacting states.

Achieving 'Net-Negative Immigration'

• 🎯 Homan expressed hope that the U.S. can reach 'net-negative immigration' this year, meaning more people leave than enter.
• ⏳ The feasibility depends on the speed of resource deployment, including a new bill that will fund more boots on the ground and detention beds.
• 📈 It is difficult to provide a specific number or timeline due to too many variables, such as how quickly agents and contractors can be brought on board.
• 🚨 The priority is to arrest everyone possible, with a focus on criminal safety threats and national security threats.
• 🌃 Sanctuary cities are now a priority, forcing law enforcement to arrest individuals who may be in the country illegally, even if they are with others who are in the country legally.