House Democrats Visit Southern Border Amid Ongoing Deportation Policies
A delegation of House Democratic lawmakers is set to visit a section of the southern U.S. border this Friday to observe and evaluate the current border policies of the Trump administration. This visit comes as the administration continues its aggressive deportation operations.
Delegation Leadership and Participants
Leading the delegation is Representative Bennie Thompson from Mississippi, who serves as the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee. Other participants include:
- Representatives Lou Correa and Sara Jacobs (California)
- Representative Delia Ramirez (Illinois)
- Representatives LaMonica McIver and Nellie Pou (New Jersey)
- Representative Tim Kennedy (New York)
Context of the Visit
The lawmakers are scheduled to visit the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector. Their goal is to gain firsthand insight into the conditions and policies in effect at the border amidst ongoing discussions about immigration reform.
Criticism from Local Officials
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond has voiced criticism regarding the timing of the delegation’s visit. He noted, “For years, I invited leaders from both parties to witness the crisis at our Southern Border. Few listened. Now—just one month into the new administration—border crossings are down 95%. Now the Democrats want to come see it? The invasion is over. The border is secure,” which he expressed on social media platform X.
Current Immigration Landscape
According to reports, the Trump administration has deported over 100,000 undocumented migrants since his return to the White House on January 20. A Department of Homeland Security official confirmed these statistics, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws. A source from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement remarked, “He’s doing what he was voted in to do. Point blank!”
Administration’s Approach to Immigration
During his second term, President Trump has continued to utilize executive orders and strict messaging to reinforce existing laws aimed at controlling illegal immigration. On his first day back in office, he declared a national emergency at the southern border, reiterating his administration’s focus on border security.
A group of adult and child migrants are smuggled at the Tijuana-San Diego border. (Carlos Moreno/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Conclusion
The visit by the House Democratic delegation underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding U.S. immigration policy and border management. As lawmakers aim to assess the impact of the current administration’s policies, the discussion surrounding immigration reform continues to evolve.
For further inquiries, Fox News Digital has reached out to Representative Thompson’s office for additional information regarding the visit.
