Deportation
How many people the United States deports and whom, from everyone without legal status to those who commit crimes, how removals are carried out, including to third countries, and whether deported veterans may return.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans15 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Deport immigrants who commit crimes
9 members“Andy Barr believes we must deport all criminal illegals and secure the border.”View on their website ↗
“I’m Andy Barr and I approve this message because I funded ICE at record levels, and I want every dangerous criminal illegal they can find deported.”View on their website ↗
“DEPORT CRIMINAL ILLEGALS”View on their website ↗
“He is also fully committed to supporting President Trump’s use of the military and Guantanamo Bay to deport illegal immigrant criminals out of our country, stop the flow of drugs across our border, and keep terrorists from coming into our country.”View on their website ↗
“Lamb repeatedly emphasizes that immigration enforcement should prioritize individuals who have entered the country illegally and gone on to commit additional crimes. He argues that protecting American communities begins by removing dangerous offenders while ensuring enforcement actions are carried out professionally, responsibly, and within the law.”View on their website ↗
“But public safety should never require law enforcement to operate with one hand tied behind its back. When elected officials prevent sheriffs and deputies from sharing information with federal authorities about criminal offenders, they are putting politics ahead of common sense. The first responsibility of government is to protect its citizens. Any policy that makes it harder to identify, detain, and remove dangerous criminals deserves serious scrutiny.”View on their website ↗
“Deport criminal illegal aliens and gang members”View on their website ↗
“Deport all illegal immigrants, starting with the most violent and dangerous.”View on their website ↗
“I support President Trump's efforts to secure the border, finish the wall, end catch-and-release policies, and deport dangerous criminal illegal immigrants.”View on their website ↗
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”View on their website ↗
“In Washington, he will fight to finish the border wall, restore strong enforcement, deport criminal illegal immigrants, end sanctuary policies, and strengthen cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement so Tennessee families are protected.”View on their website ↗
“Support deportation of criminal aliens”View on their website ↗
Deport immigrants in the country illegally
8 members“Barr voted to fund the largest deportation in history through President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, tripling funding for ICE agents.”View on their website ↗
“I was with Trump every step of the way, leading the fight to help him build the wall, and fund the largest deportation effort in history.”View on their website ↗
“Kick Out Illegals & Build the Wall”View on their website ↗
“That’s why Johnny took action in the Tennessee House to implement a State Border Czar who will work hand in glove with ICE to deport all illegal aliens from the Volunteer State.”View on their website ↗
“Barry voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill that provided $45 billion to ICE to deport the 10 million+ illegal immigrants that have entered since 2020.”View on their website ↗
“Deport all illegal immigrants, starting with the most violent and dangerous.”View on their website ↗
“Trever Nehls stands firmly with President Donald J. Trump and will work to pass Trump’s executive actions into permanent law. Congress must help President Trump fully secure the southern border, finish the wall, end catch-and-release permanently, and deport illegal aliens who violate our laws.”View on their website ↗
“Secure the border and deport illegal immigrants”View on their website ↗
“I'll stand with President Trump to secure our border, enforce our immigration laws and deport those who are here illegally.”View on their website ↗
“Fully secure the southern border, deport illegal aliens, and crush the cartels to keep Texans safe.”View on their website ↗
“He applauds and supports President Trump’s bold mass deportation efforts and will oppose all amnesty efforts whether they come from the left or right.”View on their website ↗
Have state and local governments help carry out deportations
3 members“They’re prioritizing criminals. And we don’t understand how they [Davidson County] can’t partner, just like Sumner County and others, to get these dangerous people off the street. I can’t imagine why they’re refusing to do that.”View on their website ↗
“That’s why Johnny took action in the Tennessee House to implement a State Border Czar who will work hand in glove with ICE to deport all illegal aliens from the Volunteer State.”View on their website ↗
“But public safety should never require law enforcement to operate with one hand tied behind its back. When elected officials prevent sheriffs and deputies from sharing information with federal authorities about criminal offenders, they are putting politics ahead of common sense. The first responsibility of government is to protect its citizens. Any policy that makes it harder to identify, detain, and remove dangerous criminals deserves serious scrutiny.”View on their website ↗
“In Washington, he will fight to finish the border wall, restore strong enforcement, deport criminal illegal immigrants, end sanctuary policies, and strengthen cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement so Tennessee families are protected.”View on their website ↗
Focus immigration enforcement on violent criminals, not law-abiding immigrants
1 member“Lamb repeatedly emphasizes that immigration enforcement should prioritize individuals who have entered the country illegally and gone on to commit additional crimes. He argues that protecting American communities begins by removing dangerous offenders while ensuring enforcement actions are carried out professionally, responsibly, and within the law.”View on their website ↗
Use the military and Guantanamo Bay to carry out deportations
1 member“He is also fully committed to supporting President Trump’s use of the military and Guantanamo Bay to deport illegal immigrant criminals out of our country, stop the flow of drugs across our border, and keep terrorists from coming into our country.”View on their website ↗
Raised the issue without a specific call
1 member“I think in terms of the resources that we have, it is not feasible to get every single illegal alien out of this country”View on their website ↗
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