Pundits have cast doubt on whether President-elect Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, can remove the millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S. They are wrong to do so. With the right strategies, removing millions of illegal immigrants in a humane and orderly way is possible.
To understand why America has millions of illegal immigrants, one must first understand why these individuals, most of whom are good people, are illegally present here.
First, both Republicans and Democrats have made false promises that one day illegal immigrants could become citizens. This is far from reality. Unless the president, along with Congress, grants blanket amnesty — an almost impossible scenario — this will not happen. As a result, many illegal immigrants work for extremely low wages, often paid in cash, enduring brutal conditions and mistreatment by their employers. They cling to the hope that they will eventually become citizens. Imagine being an illegal immigrant from India, working for half the wages under a boss who mistreats you and treats you like a personal servant. Your wife and kids haven’t seen you in decades. What benefit does this situation provide to the person or their family abroad?
Second, people remain in the U.S. illegally because they want to earn money and send it back to their home countries. These remittances contribute to significant income inequality in developing countries and often fuel inflation. Imagine consumer prices in Africa rising or falling due to the U.S. dollar’s rise or fall. The people who don’t get remittance in U.S. dollars feel the inflation.
Encourage Voluntary Departure
Many individuals remain unaware of the benefits of a Voluntary Departure Order. Unlike deportation, voluntary departure allows individuals to leave the U.S. on their own terms, avoiding the legal penalties and stigma tied to formal removal proceedings. Outreach campaigns — delivered in multiple languages through community organizations and social media — can explain the benefits, financial incentives, and steps involved. These efforts would highlight how voluntary departure leads to better outcomes for individuals and their families. […]
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