Mass Deportation: this is going to be expensive

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Friday is the deadline. All illegal aliens in the country(and some legal) for at least 30 days must register with the government by Friday.

Why would they do that?

To avoid criminal prosecution. Which would be followed by deportation anyway.
With the criminal investigation, they can get IRS data for easy location.

This seems stupid. Trump's intent is to prosecute them regardless of whether they register or not. So again, why should they bother registering?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Biden imported 15M+ illegals in 4 years.

Democrats believe each alien should get a lengthy federal trial before being sent back.

After we scour the country to find them.

Because they are all evading arrest.

A typical trial would take months to complete.

Not counting appeals.

This would mean even if we shut down our entire federal court system to do nothing else the process that the Democrats demand would take multiple centuries to complete.

Which Democrats understand. Because they don’t want any aliens removed. They want them all registered—to vote.

The judicial process is for Americans.

Immediate deportation is for illegal aliens.

If you break into someone’s house you don’t get to spend months or years debating your presence.

Trespassers must go. And they must go now.

This is indeed what happened, but it’s even worse:

- The backlog for an illegal alien’s very first court appearance is 2 years or longer (about half never even show up).

Then there are the continuances for months or years. Then the appeals, many of which are taking 5 years to come up.

Even after the administrative appeals, there are petitions for review in federal court.

And at any point, the alien can abscond (many do). They are a non-priority, especially in “sanctuary” states and counties.

That is because the Constitution mandates due process for anyone on US soil, regardless of their citizenship or status. Like it or not, deal with it. It's the frickin Constitution.

Now that said, there have been repeated efforts, going back to Obama (and I'm sure prior) to clear the backlog by having more judges and courts and resources to hear and adjudicate the cases to determine whether they should be deported, et cetera. But guess what - it's the Republicans who have staunchly and steadfastly refused to allow any additional funding or resources for that.

[Anonymous]

So, if Putin sends a horde of unarmed, little green men across our border - where their weapons have been pre-deployed - does that entitle each and every one of them to judicial due process?

In extremis, the Constitution IS a suicide pact.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trump has gotten the border so much under control, they have free detention space. Now every illegal immigrant will be placed in jail for a minimum of thirty days before being deported.

What's the point of mandating a minimum jail time? Shouldn't the objective be adjudicating their cases (via due process) and if they should be deported, deport them? Why hang on to them for a minimum of 30 days if it might be possible to hear their cases more quickly than that?

It changes the risk/reward calculation for people trying to enter the country. Who will pay a thousand dollars to be taken across the border, if they will end up in jail for 30 days and sent back?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Friday is the deadline. All illegal aliens in the country(and some legal) for at least 30 days must register with the government by Friday.

Why would they do that?

To avoid criminal prosecution. Which would be followed by deportation anyway.
With the criminal investigation, they can get IRS data for easy location.

This seems stupid. Trump's intent is to prosecute them regardless of whether they register or not. So again, why should they bother registering?

I've been asking this question. Best answer I have seen is that it is now a federal felony, instead of a civil crime, and allows the government to use the IRS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
This is indeed what happened, but it’s even worse:

- The backlog for an illegal alien’s very first court appearance is 2 years or longer (about half never even show up).

Then there are the continuances for months or years. Then the appeals, many of which are taking 5 years to come up.

Even after the administrative appeals, there are petitions for review in federal court.

And at any point, the alien can abscond (many do). They are a non-priority, especially in “sanctuary” states and counties.

They should not allow the continuances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
That is because the Constitution mandates due process for anyone on US soil, regardless of their citizenship or status. Like it or not, deal with it. It's the frickin Constitution.

Now that said, there have been repeated efforts, going back to Obama (and I'm sure prior) to clear the backlog by having more judges and courts and resources to hear and adjudicate the cases to determine whether they should be deported, et cetera. But guess what - it's the Republicans who have staunchly and steadfastly refused to allow any additional funding or resources for that.

For illegal immigrants, they can be placed in detention until their case is heard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, if Putin sends a horde of unarmed, little green men across our border - where their weapons have been pre-deployed - does that entitle each and every one of them to judicial due process?

In extremis, the Constitution IS a suicide pact.

That would be a military invasion, so no.

Calling illegal immigration an "invasion" does not make it an invasion. But you know that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Biden imported 15M+ illegals in 4 years.

Democrats believe each alien should get a lengthy federal trial before being sent back.

After we scour the country to find them.

Because they are all evading arrest.

A typical trial would take months to complete.

Not counting appeals.

This would mean even if we shut down our entire federal court system to do nothing else the process that the Democrats demand would take multiple centuries to complete.

Which Democrats understand. Because they don’t want any aliens removed. They want them all registered—to vote.

The judicial process is for Americans.

Immediate deportation is for illegal aliens.

If you break into someone’s house you don’t get to spend months or years debating your presence.

Trespassers must go. And they must go now.

This is indeed what happened, but it’s even worse:

- The backlog for an illegal alien’s very first court appearance is 2 years or longer (about half never even show up).

Then there are the continuances for months or years. Then the appeals, many of which are taking 5 years to come up.

Even after the administrative appeals, there are petitions for review in federal court.

And at any point, the alien can abscond (many do). They are a non-priority, especially in “sanctuary” states and counties.

That is because the Constitution mandates due process for anyone on US soil, regardless of their citizenship or status. Like it or not, deal with it. It's the frickin Constitution.

Now that said, there have been repeated efforts, going back to Obama (and I'm sure prior) to clear the backlog by having more judges and courts and resources to hear and adjudicate the cases to determine whether they should be deported, et cetera. But guess what - it's the Republicans who have staunchly and steadfastly refused to allow any additional funding or resources for that.

Due process for deportations is different than due process for criminal cases.

[Anonymous]

What is the point of all these deportations when they just make it back into the country a few days later? Why are we spending money just to pad Trump's numbers?

DS' best friend's older brother was deported. He had DACA and it was time for his 2-year renewal. He was out of the country for 4 days before he made it back.

Also, this older brother is his caretaker here in the US. DS' best friend is a US citizen. He was born here and has only lived here. His father passed many years ago and his mother (not a US citizen) left the US about 3 years ago to care for ill relatives. When the oldest brother told the agents about his minor US citizen brother, nothing was done. No one contacted the brother. Older brother has no criminal record and is/was? enrolled in community college and has/had? a fulltime job. So now the older brother *is* back here illegally. I have no idea what will happen on that front as his DACA protections are gone, I suppose. The younger brother will graduate in a few weeks and turn 18 in July. I told DS he can offer to let his friend stay with us until he goes to college this fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the point of all these deportations when they just make it back into the country a few days later? Why are we spending money just to pad Trump's numbers?

DS' best friend's older brother was deported. He had DACA and it was time for his 2-year renewal. He was out of the country for 4 days before he made it back.

Also, this older brother is his caretaker here in the US. DS' best friend is a US citizen. He was born here and has only lived here. His father passed many years ago and his mother (not a US citizen) left the US about 3 years ago to care for ill relatives. When the oldest brother told the agents about his minor US citizen brother, nothing was done. No one contacted the brother. Older brother has no criminal record and is/was? enrolled in community college and has/had? a fulltime job. So now the older brother *is* back here illegally. I have no idea what will happen on that front as his DACA protections are gone, I suppose. The younger brother will graduate in a few weeks and turn 18 in July. I told DS he can offer to let his friend stay with us until he goes to college this fall.

Entering again after being deported makes him a felon. Hope he has always wanted to visit Rwanda. Because that is where he could end up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trump has gotten the border so much under control, they have free detention space. Now every illegal immigrant will be placed in jail for a minimum of thirty days before being deported.

What's the point of mandating a minimum jail time? Shouldn't the objective be adjudicating their cases (via due process) and if they should be deported, deport them? Why hang on to them for a minimum of 30 days if it might be possible to hear their cases more quickly than that?

It changes the risk/reward calculation for people trying to enter the country. Who will pay a thousand dollars to be taken across the border, if they will end up in jail for 30 days and sent back?

This. It's a deterrence. You are also away from your family during that time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the point of all these deportations when they just make it back into the country a few days later? Why are we spending money just to pad Trump's numbers?

DS' best friend's older brother was deported. He had DACA and it was time for his 2-year renewal. He was out of the country for 4 days before he made it back.

Also, this older brother is his caretaker here in the US. DS' best friend is a US citizen. He was born here and has only lived here. His father passed many years ago and his mother (not a US citizen) left the US about 3 years ago to care for ill relatives. When the oldest brother told the agents about his minor US citizen brother, nothing was done. No one contacted the brother. Older brother has no criminal record and is/was? enrolled in community college and has/had? a fulltime job. So now the older brother *is* back here illegally. I have no idea what will happen on that front as his DACA protections are gone, I suppose. The younger brother will graduate in a few weeks and turn 18 in July. I told DS he can offer to let his friend stay with us until he goes to college this fall.

Entering again after being deported makes him a felon. Hope he has always wanted to visit Rwanda. Because that is where he could end up.

Perfect.

[Anonymous]

stories like this one

https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/05/27/bronx-high-school-student-detained-by-immigration-ice-agents/

tell me that there are not actually millions of illegals in this country. If there were, ICE would have no problem picking them out and going through the process to deport them, the way Biden and Obama did. Instead, taking out people who have gong through the process and are following our laws is simply human trafficking and against International Law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:stories like this one

https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/05/27/bronx-high-school-student-detained-by-immigration-ice-agents/

tell me that there are not actually millions of illegals in this country. If there were, ICE would have no problem picking them out and going through the process to deport them, the way Biden and Obama did. Instead, taking out people who have gong through the process and are following our laws is simply human trafficking and against International Law.

Exactly. They aren't out there hunting anyone down. They are showing up to scheduled immigration hearings - you know, the PROCESS that these people go through to become LEGAL - and detaining them there.

That's about as noble as big game hunters who go on safari to animal parks where the animals are bred in captivity to be shot by rich white people.

Both are pathetic. If you're an ICE agent who wants to get the bad illegals out, why aren't you out there doing it? Why are you standing outside of an immigration court to grab every brown person who exits?