Overview

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a first-term progressive from Texas, condemned random mass deportations as 'absolutely insane' in a video shared on her Instagram account on May 1, 2025.
• Crockett accused Republicans of voting down an amendment to prevent ICE from deporting U.S. citizens, claiming they gave former President Trump the legal ability to do so.
• The video, featuring fellow Democrats Eric Swalwell and Pramila Jayapal, quickly went viral and sparked criticism from conservative lawmakers and commentators.
• Republicans are advancing a sweeping deportation and border-security plan, including 20,000 new ICE officers, a $46.5 billion border wall, and the goal of deporting 1 million immigrants annually.
• Crockett, known for her provocative rhetoric, continues to build her profile as she campaigns for a leadership position on the House Oversight Committee.