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Republicans Question Trump’s Plan for 3,000 Daily Deportations

The directive is drawing criticism for sweeping enforcement that could disrupt local economies

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Overview

  • The White House wants ICE to arrest 3,000 people a day, dramatically boosting deportation numbers.
  • Some Republicans, including Rep. David Valadao, urge targeting known criminals over long-resident workers to preserve community labor forces.
  • Lawmakers such as Rep. Carlos Gimenez warn that aggressive raids on workplaces could stall key economic sectors.
  • Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart raises human rights alarms, noting asylum seekers risk being sent back to authoritarian regimes.
  • Other GOP members, like Rep. Tom Barrett, continue to back broad, exception-free immigration enforcement, highlighting growing intraparty rifts.