Staff Reports
Tom Homan, the newly announced border adviser for President-elect Donald Trump, has tossed a reality check into the often-rosy narrative surrounding illegal immigration. In an interview with a prominent media outlet, he declared that U.S. immigration officials are ready to begin detaining the children of illegal immigrants while their parents are also in custody. This surprisingly practical strategy is a firm reminder that having kids doesn’t grant anyone a free pass to flout the borders.
Homan made it clear that the Trump administration will not tolerate the long-held belief that U.S.-born children can serve as a golden ticket for illegal immigrants hoping to stay in the country. His proclamation emphasized that families will have the option to either exit the U.S. together or face a separation. After all, if one decides to live outside the law and then brings a child into the situation, responsibility is a two-way street.
In the wake of what can only be described as a crisis at the southern border, with millions of illegal encounters reported, the plan includes a push for mass deportation efforts that would necessitate the construction of family facilities. According to Homan, this effort aims to expand the number of available detention beds from tens of thousands to a staggering 100,000. Not exactly the cozy family vacation one might imagine, but then again, this isn’t a holiday.
This announcement comes in stark contrast to the Biden administration, which has lost track of over 320,000 migrant children. Many of these children were sent to live in questionable homes, which raises serious concerns over their safety. Notably, while this humanitarian crisis unfolded, the Biden White House was apparently more focused on stonewalling inquiries rather than addressing the chaotic consequences of weak sponsor vetting policies. This raises the question: whose interests is the administration really protecting?
Look at this news article from The Daily Caller: Trump Border Czar Says He’ll Reinstate Family Detention https://t.co/eBgGOUG04v
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To combat this disarray, Homan has expressed a commitment to employing nonprofit groups and private contractors to locate the missing children. With an undeniable seriousness about the possibility of children being caught up in forced labor or worse, this initiative aims to bring some accountability and oversight back into the child welfare process. After all, looking out for the well-being of vulnerable children should be a top priority, irrespective of political party lines.
In an action-packed era of politics where securing the border has often taken a backseat to other pressing issues, this renewed focus on proper immigration enforcement and child welfare stands as a breath of fresh air for many conservative Americans. As Homan prepares to implement his strategy come January 20th, those who support lawful immigration eagerly anticipate a stronger stand against the pervasive disregard for the immigration process that has far too long plagued the nation’s borders.
