White House Supports Major Legislation to Accelerate Deportation Processes

The White House has formally announced its support for a sweeping new bill aimed at accelerating the removal process for illegal immigrants in the United States. The legislation, known as the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, is spearheaded by Senators Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, and Ted Cruz. If enacted, it would require the Department of Justice to conclude "removal proceedings" within just 15 days of their initiation, marking a significant reduction from current timeframes that frequently stretch for months or even years.

Senator Blackburn, introducing the bill, emphasized the urgent need for expedited removals in light of what she described as a record-breaking surge in illegal immigration during President Joe Biden's administration. "With a record number of illegal aliens now living in the United States, President Trump must have every tool necessary to remove them quickly from our country," Blackburn stated, highlighting that the REMOVE Act would mandate proceedings begin within 15 days of a Notice to Appear being served to illegal immigrants.

White House deputy chief of staff for policy, Stephen Miller, underscored the administration's renewed focus on tough immigration enforcement, linking the new bills to broader goals of national security and sovereignty. Miller noted that immigration authorities have already broken single-day arrest records earlier in the week and announced ambitions to increase daily arrests to 3,000 individuals. "The REMOVE Act is critical legislation that will help us fulfill our mass deportation operation and get gang members, cartels, and violent criminals off the streets," Miller said, adding that the administration would also be investing in what he termed as "the largest mass deportation investment in American history."

Federal officials have prioritized the removal of individuals with criminal backgrounds and affiliations with gangs such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, organizations recently labeled as foreign terrorist organizations by the government. To incentivize voluntary departures, officials are offering paid exit flights and a $1,000 stipend for those who self-deport and confirm their departure from the U.S.

Senator Ted Budd expressed support for the legislation, stating, "Now, President Trump is stepping in to restore order. I'm proud to stand with Senator Blackburn and my colleagues to fast-track the removal of those who have been ordered to be removed. It's time we uphold the integrity of our immigration system to protect our nation." During Trump's initial 100 days in office, over 65,000 illegal immigrants were removed, showing the administration's capacity for swift enforcement under existing laws—a pace the new legislation aims to dramatically increase.

Recent polling suggests that the public largely backs stricter immigration enforcement, with a Pew Research Center survey in March showing that the majority of Americans support deporting at least some illegal immigrants. Notably, 32% of respondents favor the removal of all illegal immigrants, regardless of criminal history, reflecting broad support for proposals like the REMOVE Act.

As lawmakers debate the measure on Capitol Hill, immigration continues to be one of the most contentious issues ahead of the upcoming election, with both supporters and critics watching closely to see how this latest legislative effort might reshape U.S. immigration policy and enforcement practices in the months to come.