Tom Homan: US Citizen Children Sent to Honduras Were Not Deported

Parental Decision in Child's Departure

• 🎯 Tom Homan insists that three U.S. citizen children were not deported, stating their mother made the choice for them to depart with her to Honduras.
• 💡 He framed the situation as a parental decision, emphasizing that the administration facilitated the children leaving with their mothers upon request.
• 🤝 Homan argued that by allowing the children to accompany their mothers, the administration kept families together, avoiding accusations of separating families.

Enforcement of Immigration Laws

• ⚖️ Homan asserted that having a U.S. citizen child does not grant immunity from immigration laws.
• ⚠️ He warned that allowing entry into the country without legal process to be disregarded would send the wrong message globally.
• 📜 The administration's actions are described as enforcing laws enacted by Congress, which Homan believes is the correct approach to maintaining a secure border.
• 🚨 The transcript mentions that entering the country legally is considered a crime, and enforcement is based on statutes.