First on Fox: coalition Extremist immigration groupsahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, urge Republicans in Congress and officials in the incoming Trump administration to follow through on their promises to launch a mass deportation operation — not to back down or compromise on key issues, and to use the upcoming reconciliation process to put those promises into action.
“The undersigned organizations and individuals are writing to you to express and pledge our support in keeping the promises you have made to the American people,” the coalition says.
The 10 groups include Heritage Action for America, NumbersUSA, the National Center for Immigration Enforcement, and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). In their letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, they warned that work must begin immediately.
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“Because of constraints on Congressional calendars, the threat of litigation by open borders zealots, the slow pace of regulatory action, as well as the complexity of promised law enforcement operations, work must begin immediately and in earnest,” they say.
“Mass deportations and secure borders are not just the cornerstones of this Public safety and national security“But they are also a critical way to protect American workers and prevent employers from engaging in unscrupulous activities,” they say. “More importantly, they are not bargaining chips for other policies or political priorities.”
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Trump promised to launch a “historic” deportation operation and provide more security at the border. Many Republicans in Congress have run on these issues, and polls have shown that many Americans see illegal immigration as the main issue.
The groups point out that the 2023 House GOP border bill, which they have repeatedly pushed lawmakers to pass, includes a number of sweeping measures to secure the border and limit migrants' ability to seek asylum. But they now say the bill represents a “floor, not a ceiling,” and are urging the incoming administration and Congress to move forward, first with a funding package through the budget reconciliation process.
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“Now, with unified control of government and an important window open, we are also ready to help you assemble a bold reconciliation package that reflects President Trump’s commitment to the American people and the very laws that govern and protect our nation,” they say.
Their recommendations for the reconciliation package include additional resources to carry out “deportations of millions,” ending loopholes in immigration law, cutting funding for nonprofits and “prioritizing American workers over foreign workers.”
They also warned lawmakers: “There is no amnesty of any kind. (If you have to say it's not an amnesty, it is.)”
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“It is time to restore order to our immigration system and restore fidelity to the rule of law. The American people are waiting,” they say.
Congress must “act immediately to provide the resources, including ICE ERO officers and detention beds, needed for President Trump to carry out the mass deportations needed to repair the damage done by immigration,” said Rosemary Jenks, police director at the Immigration and Accountability Project. Biden administration.”
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Fox reported on Friday that the incoming administration plans to begin mass immigration detentions as soon as Day One.
“What we're saying to ICE is you're going to enforce immigration law without apology,” border official Tom Homan said on “Jesse Waters Tonight.” “We'll focus on the worst first, public safety threats first, but no one is off the table. If they're in the country illegally, they're in trouble.”
