Tom Homan’s aggressive plan as Trump’s new border czar aims to rethink illegal immigration control with a focus on prioritizing the country’s safety and security by coordinating deportation operations with federal agencies.
At a Glance
- Tom Homan, as border czar, plans a comprehensive deportation strategy.
- The plan contrasts sharply with policies under the Biden-Harris administration.
- Focus on individuals posing public safety and national security threats.
- Deportation efforts will receive logistical support from the U.S. military.
Homan’s New Strategy
Tom Homan has been appointed as the new border czar by President-elect Donald Trump, taking a fresh approach to deportation strategy. Homan’s plan emphasizes deportations on public safety and national security grounds, contrasting with the record number of illegal border crossings during the Biden-Harris administration. Homan argues for the necessity of mass deportations, given that a significant number of asylum claims get rejected.
This strategy will specifically target individuals who present public safety threats, are on the federal Terrorist Watch List, or are classified as “Special Interest Aliens.” A strategic partnership with the FBI will ensure that deportation priorities align with national security needs.
Homan further contends that the current border crisis represents a critical national security risk. Since the start of his appointment, a record number of suspected terrorists have been apprehended, which stresses the urgent need for a robust deportation scheme.
Operational Focus
To bolster these efforts, over 660,000 criminal foreign nationals identified during the previous administration are now subject to deportation. The deportation plan will prioritize individuals based on public safety, national security threats, and fugitive status. Beyond policy alone, coordination with the U.S. military will provide the necessary support.
“The priorities will focus on public safety threats, national security threats and fugitives, those who got due process at great taxpayer expense and the federal judge ordered them removed, but they didn’t leave, and they became a fugitive.” – Tom Homan
Aligning U.S. military resource allocation, the strategy includes logistical and transportation aid to enhance effectiveness. These measures aim to systematically and lawfully remove individuals who have defied removal orders.
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Encouragement for Voluntary Departure
Homan extends an advisory to illegal immigrants to consider voluntarily leaving the United States to avoid harsh penalties. The new policy implements severe restrictions for those deported forcibly, including a potential 20-year ban from reentering the country.
“The overarching theme, is millions of people entered this country illegally, which is a crime.” – Tom Homan
This complex approach seeks to deter illegal immigration and enforce U.S. immigration laws efficiently. Homan remains adamant regarding the crucial interpretation of immigration processes and the legal ramifications for unauthorized entries.
