Trump devises workaround to deport illegal aliens when home countries refuse to repatriate: Report



President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration has reportedly devised a workaround to deport illegal aliens whose home countries are unwilling to take them back.

Trump's administration is currently compiling a list of countries for deporting illegal aliens should their countries of origin decline to accept deportation flights from the United States, according to a Thursday report from NBC News.

'President Trump was given a mandate by the American people.'

Multiple nations, including Venezuela, China, and Cuba, have previously refused to repatriate their citizens who have illegally fled to the U.S.

Sources with knowledge of the incoming administration's strategy informed NBC News that illegal aliens could potentially be sent to other countries for deportation.

Countries on the list reportedly include Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada, with the possibility of more being added.

A source told the news outlet that the incoming administration has already contacted government officials from the countries listed to negotiate arrangements for deportation flights.

NBC News noted that it remains unclear whether the deported immigrants would be granted legal authorization to reside and work in the countries to which they are sent.

Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump's administration, told NBC News, "President Trump was given a mandate by the American people to stop the invasion of illegal immigrants, secure the border, and deport dangerous criminals and terrorists that make our communities less safe. He will deliver."

A spokesperson for the government of Panama told the media outlet, "The Panamanian government does not respond to assumptions and rumors. We cannot speculate in this regard. We prefer to engage with the new U.S. administration once it takes office."

Mexico's president and the Bahamas' prime minister told the outlet that they do not want to accept illegal aliens.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated, "Obviously, we are in solidarity with everyone, but our principal function is to receive Mexicans. And we hope to have an agreement with the Trump administration in case there are these deportations so that they can also send people who come from other countries to their countries of origin."

Philip Davis, a spokesperson for the Bahamas' prime minister's office, told NBC News that the administration presented the idea but that the Bahamas "firmly rejected it."

"The Bahamas simply does not have the resources to accommodate such a request. The prime minister ... remain[s] focused on addressing the concerns of the Bahamian people. Since the prime minister's rejection of this proposal, there has been no further engagement or discussions with the Trump transition team or any other entity regarding this matter. The government of the Bahamas remains committed in its position," the spokesperson said.

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Mayor Eric Adams dares left to ‘cancel’ him for backing Trump’s deportation plan



New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, challenged the left to "cancel" him after he voiced his support of President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport criminal illegal aliens.

On Tuesday, Adams shared that he intends to meet with Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, to hear his thoughts on how to solve the immigration crisis. He dismissed the idea that Democrats supporting the deportation of criminals is a new position.

'Look at what they are saying. And then look at what I have been saying for years.'

"My position is people who commit crimes in our city, you have abdicated your right to be in our city, and I am open to figure out the best way to address that," he said.

Adams does not support sweeping deportations of all immigrants.

He clarified whom he was referring to, stating, "Those who are here committing crimes, robberies, shooting at police officers, raping innocent people have been a harm to our country."

"Those are the people I am talking about. And I would love to sit down with the border czar and hear his thoughts on how we're going to address those who are harming our citizens," Adams continued.

The mayor stated that the city's taxpayers have spent more than $6.4 billion to assist over 200,000 immigrants. He explained that the cost of the crisis forced New York City to pull back funding from seniors and young people.

"We all should be angry at what happened to our city under this administration," Adams said.

A reporter asked the mayor whether he was "open" to cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

He responded, "You know what's interesting? … I want you to all go back and Google 'Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.' Google what they said about those who commit crimes in our city."

"They said those who commit crimes need to get out right away. That was their position. So this is not a new position," he remarked.

Adams explained that in the "era of cancel culture," some politicians have been afraid to voice their positions.

"Well, cancel me, because I'm going to protect the people of this city," Adams declared.

The mayor noted that the criminal illegal immigrants are harming not only locals but other migrants as well.

Homan previously told the New York Post that he wants Trump to pull federal funding from sanctuary jurisdictions, which would include New York City. He also stated that he plans to send additional immigration agents to jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with the federal government.

"We're going to do the job with you or without you," he stated.

Adams pledged that he would not be "warring" with Trump but instead plans to work with the incoming administration.

Adams' critics have speculated that he has agreed to cooperate with the Trump administration because he hopes to be pardoned in the federal criminal investigation against him.

"It's interesting that whenever I agree on what this administration is doing, people say, 'Oh, you know, you're agreeing because you're hoping he looks favorable on you.' Look at what they are saying. And then look at what I have been saying for years, for years," the mayor said.

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Trump's mass deportation plan could 'quickly' wipe out violent Venezuelan gang: Ex-ICE director



President-elect Donald Trump's sweeping deportation plan could "quickly" eradicate Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua from the United States, according to former Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Ronald Vitiello.

Department of Homeland Security data revealed that TDA has a confirmed presence in at least 16 states and is rapidly expanding its territory. The agency has warned that its gang members have "violent tendencies."

'Even if 1% of them were here to do harm to the United States, they have a real advantage in this scenario.'

The transnational group has been tied to a multitude of crimes across the country, including apartment takeovers, retail theft, assaults, and sex trafficking.

Vitiello, who previously served as a former acting deputy commissioner for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, told Newsweek that TDA's presence in the country could be wiped out before it is able to secure a strong foothold.

"In the case of Tren de Aragua, they can be dismantled quickly and definitively because their presence in the United States, although dangerous, has just begun," he explained. "They are particularly vulnerable to removal and deportation, and so the United States could end their lawlessness as quickly as it began."

Vitiello continued, "We've seen deadly examples where illegals who have committed crimes and then went on to do terrible things, as in the case of Laken Reilly near Atlanta, who was killed by an individual from Venezuela who was here illegally and was arrested."

During a separate interview with Fox Business on Monday, Vitiello stated that the current administration's open border policies require Trump's incoming office to make drastic corrections.

Vitiello explained, "Under the Biden-Harris administration, we went through the worst border surge probably in the history of the world, certainly in the history of the United States. So a correction needs to be made."

"What are they [migrants] all doing here? Even if 1% of them were here to do harm to the United States, they have a real advantage in this scenario. That's why the deportation efforts are important," he added.

When asked whether he thinks Trump's administration will be successful in deporting millions of illegal aliens, he replied, "We must do it."

"We have almost 20 million people that have gotten here in the last four years," Vitiello said.

He noted that Trump and his incoming border czar, Tom Homan, have stated they plan to deport "the worst first," including criminals and gang members.

"Let's start with all those criminally involved people; let's get all those convicts out of here and then work our way down the list and protect America," Vitiello remarked.

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Texas doctor encourages illegal alien patients to skip citizenship question — Abbott warns hospital he’ll pull funding



Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) threatened to pull state funding from a local hospital last week after one of its doctors encouraged patients to defy his executive order regarding citizenship.

Dr. Tony Pastor, a cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital and assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, posted a video on TikTok on November 11 that was viewed more than 1 million times before it was deleted.

'There will be consequences.'

In the video, Pastor told his followers that he and his colleagues at the hospital had been informed that patients could skip an intake form question inquiring about their citizenship status.

Pastor said, "So my proposal to everyone who's seeing this is, just know that you do not have to answer this question."

Abbott responded to Pastor's statements on November 24, warning the hospital that the doctor was "putting [its] Medicaid & Medicare funding at risk."

"[You] better think twice & have crystal clear records. There will be consequences for failing to follow the law in the Order," Abbott wrote.

Pastor posted additional videos on TikTok addressing the governor's response.

He captioned one video, writing, "When the gov of Texas threatens you on twitter because he is mad you exercised freedom of speech."

Pastor stated in another video, "This new law that's asking hospitals for immigration status is under the guise of trying to get data on how much money we're spending on undocumented patients."

"The reason I have an issue with that is that if you really, truly cared about patients and spending, and both, in Texas, then why are we one of 10 states that has not accepted Medicaid expansion?" Pastor continued.

Texas Children's Hospital has vowed to cooperate with Abbott's executive order.

"Texas Children's fully supports Governor Abbott's new Executive Order and is in full compliance," it stated. "We have worked closely with the Texas Hospital Association and our industry partners across the state to ensure compliance in advance of the effective date."

The hospital's statement continued, "While we recognize that individuals working at Texas Children's hold their own personal views on many topics, those opinions do not necessarily reflect the official position of Texas Children's Hospital. We will continue to prioritize patient care while ensuring we are in full compliance with all laws and legal directives."

The governor's executive order went into effect on November 1, requiring hospitals receiving Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Plan to add "Are you a U.S. citizen?" to intake forms.

Abbott, who issued the order in August, stated that it would allow Texas to track how much the state's taxpayers are spending on care for illegal aliens due to the current administration's open-border policies.

"Due to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' open border policies, Texas has had to foot the bill for medical costs for individuals illegally in the state," Abbott stated. "Texans should not have to shoulder the burden of financially supporting medical care for illegal immigrants."

"Texas will hold the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for the consequences of their open border policies, and we will fight to ensure that they pay back Texas for their costly and dangerous policies," he declared.

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Texas expands proposal to aid Trump's mass deportation plan



On Tuesday, Texas expanded its previous offer to provide land to President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration to aid with its sweeping deportation plan.

Last week, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham sent a letter to Trump, informing him that the state would like to provide his administration with 1,400 acres of land near the Mexico border in Starr County, Texas, "to allow a facility to be built for the processing, detention, and coordination of the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation's history."

'My office has identified several of our properties and is standing by ready to make this happen on Day One of the Trump presidency.'

Buckingham wrote in her letter, "I am committed to using every available means at my disposal to gain complete operational security of our border."

Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, stated that the administration "absolutely will" use the land.

On Tuesday, Buckingham told the New York Post her plans to extend the land offer further. She noted that it will be called the "Jocelyn initiative," named in honor of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old Houston girl who was brutally raped and murdered, allegedly by two Venezuelan nationals with suspected ties to Tren de Aragua.

"The new project that the general land office is gonna embark on that I have created is the Jocelyn initiative, in which we will locate appropriate land under my jurisdiction to lease for the construction of violent criminal deportation facilities," Buckingham stated.

Nungaray's family, who has backed Trump and his mass deportation plan, also supports Texas' plan to provide the land to the federal government.

The child's grandmother stated, "We're taking back power, we're taking back our peace, and we're taking back hope so that no other families have to go through what our families go through [because] this should've never happened."

"Those monsters should've never been here," she added.

Buckingham told the Post that Texas aims to "be a good partner" with the Trump administration to see to it "that these violent criminals that are hurting our sons and daughters that are here illegally are off our soil."

She said she is committed to doing "everything in our power to ensure no other parent has to feel the pain" Nungaray's family has experienced.

"My office has identified several of our properties and is standing by ready to make this happen on Day One of the Trump presidency," Buckingham declared.

Homan told Fox News on Tuesday that he was in Texas meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott (R).

"We're not waiting until January 20th. We're already planning what we're going to do to lock down the state of Texas," Homan said. "Bottom line, it's about saving lives."

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NYC Dem breaks with party to call for end to sanctuary policies 'shielding' criminal illegal aliens



New York City council member Robert Holden (D) is encouraging his fellow Democratic peers to support the termination of the city's existing sanctuary policies that are "shielding" criminal illegal aliens from federal immigration officials.

On Wednesday, Holden sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams (D), Governor Kathy Hochul (D), and other city and state legislative leaders, urging them to reconsider their support of sanctuary policies prohibiting local law enforcement officers from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

'The president actually could say to the governor and to the mayor, "Cooperate with us, or we're going to charge you with felonies."'

"I write with grave concern about the continued impact of New York's sanctuary state and city policies, which not only violate [federal law] but also put New Yorkers in harm's way," Holden stated. "Federal statute explicitly prohibits the harboring, shielding, or concealing of illegal aliens, particularly those engaged in criminal activities."

On Monday, Holden appeared on "Fox & Friends," where he applauded President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, for his recent warnings to political leaders who attempt to hinder ICE's deportation efforts.

Holden told Fox News, "I love Tom Homan, the new border czar, who came last week on Fox and said, 'We're going to hold these mayors and governors accountable.'"

He explained that some Democratic leaders are violating the law by using sanctuary policies to block federal immigration officials.

"It's a felony," Holden said. "We're like shielding [illegal immigrants]. The governors, the Democratic governors, and the mayors of these sanctuary cities are shielding criminals and terrorists."

He expressed national security concerns about local law enforcement agents being prohibited from communicating with their federal counterparts. Holden called it "unbelievable" that his fellow Democratic council members want to keep criminals and terrorists in the country.

Kenneth Genalo, the director of ICE's New York City's field office, stated on Friday that "it would take a lifetime" to deport the criminal illegal aliens currently residing in the city.

Adams has also expressed interest in rolling back the city's sanctuary status, claiming that his hands are tied unless city council members vote to repeal some of the policies.

When asked what Adams could be doing to help get criminal illegal aliens off New York City's streets, Holden told Fox News that he could petition Hochul and call on the city council to negotiate amendments to the policies.

"I'm looking to President Trump," Holden continued. "I think President Trump could say, 'You know what, if you're going to violate the laws, … it's a felony to shield and harbor illegal aliens who have committed crimes.'"

"The president actually could say to the governor and to the mayor, 'Cooperate with us, or we're going to charge you with felonies,'" he added.

He mentioned that Homan had previously warned that local leaders could face federal charges for harboring illegal immigrants.

Last week, Homan told Fox News, "Those people who say they're going to stop us from what we're doing, they will not."

"Let me give you a word of advice: If you impede us, there's going to be consequences," he continued. "It is a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien."

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Chicago cops train to identify Tren de Aragua while mayor vows to shield illegal aliens from deportation: Report



The vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has extended its reach in Chicago, Illinois, prompting the local police department to initiate training for its officers to identify the dangerous gang members.

Tren de Aragua has been linked to numerous crimes across the country, including retail theft and human trafficking.

'Tattoos are big with these guys.'

According to Chicago Police Department memos obtained by America First Legal and viewed by the New York Post, the gang has now expanded its criminal activity into dealing "pink cocaine," a mysterious illicit substance.

The memo read, "Drug of choice is Pink Cocaine which is a mixture of several drugs and can vary between different narcotics. E.g. Ecstasy, Amphetamines, LSD, or other synthetic drugs."

When recovering the substance, officers are advised to treat it similarly to fentanyl since "it is often used" as an ingredient.

A federal law enforcement source told the Post that the new drug sells for at least $100 per gram. Authorities are concerned about its growing popularity, especially considering there is no standard formula for it.

Drug Enforcement Administration special operations division chief Derek Maltz told the news outlet that it is "not like cocaine." He warned that TDA is "going to do everything they can to make money."

The CPD documents also revealed that officers are being trained on how to spot TDA-affiliated tattoos, which encompass a wide range of symbols, including doves, roses, owls, rifles, gas masks, trains, crowns, stars, pocket watches, the Michael Jordan logo, and Popeye the Sailor.

"Tattoos are big with these guys," the memo read. "They'll be seen dressed like rappers and wearing black & red jerseys like Bulls, Blackhawks or Jordan apparel."

While CPD ramps up training to combat TDA's presence in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) is doubling down on his commitment to shield illegal aliens from President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans.

Chicago is a sanctuary city that prevents local law enforcement officers from cooperating with federal immigration agents.

Earlier this month, Johnson stated, "The president-elect, former President Trump, his threat is not just toward new arrivals and undocumented families. His threats are also against black families."

"We're going to stand up and protect undocumented individuals," he declared.

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2-year-old crosses border alone seeking parents in US, heartbreaking video from Texas DPS shows



The Texas Department of Public Safety shared heartbreaking videos on Sunday showing dozens of unaccompanied children who had recently crossed the southern border into the United States.

Among the group of 60 children was a 2-year-old girl who told law enforcement officers that she had journeyed alone and was hoping to be reunited with her parents in the U.S. In the video, the child clutched a piece of paper, which she extended toward the officers. Inscribed on the note was a name and phone number.

'Regardless of political views, it is unacceptable for any child to be exposed to dangerous criminal trafficking networks.'

An officer asked the child, "Did you come by yourself?"

She nodded her head in the affirmative.

"How old are you?" the officer inquired.

The child held up a couple of fingers and responded, "Two."

When asked where she was going, she replied, "With my mom and dad," who she stated were in the U.S.

The heart-wrenching video was shared by Texas DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez, who also posted two other clips showing unaccompanied minors lined up near the southern border, presumably while awaiting processing. Going down the rows, the children shared their age, country of origin, and their intended destination in the U.S.

Olivarez posted photographs of several "special interest immigrants" who appeared to arrive with the group of children.

He wrote on X, "This morning, @TxDPS encountered a group of 211 illegal immigrants in Maverick County. Among the group were 60 unaccompanied children/minors ages 2 - 17 and 6 special interest immigrants from Mali & Angola."

"This is a stark example of the precarious journey these children make from their home country & how criminal organizations traffic these children across the southern border & further into the interior," Olivarez continued. "Regardless of political views, it is unacceptable for any child to be exposed to dangerous criminal trafficking networks."

He explained that "hundreds of thousands" of children have gone missing during their journeys to the U.S., noting that "no one [is] ensuring the safety & security of these children except for the men & women who are on the frontlines daily."

"Despite the criticism over the years, the reality is that many children are exploited & trafficked, never to be heard from again," he added.

Texas DPS has rescued more than 900 children as a part of Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star, Olivarez said.

According to Customs and Border Protection data, more than 110,000 unaccompanied minors crossed the border in fiscal year 2024.

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Deporting criminal illegal aliens from sanctuary city will 'take a lifetime,' warns NYC ICE director



Kenneth Genalo, the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York City field office, warned that "it would take a lifetime" to deport the criminal illegal aliens currently residing in the city.

Since the spring of 2022, over 223,000 immigrants have arrived in New York City.

'The majority of these crimes that are being committed are against ... migrant females and the migrant children.'

On Friday, Genalo told the New York Post that his regional ICE office requires "additional resources" to handle the ongoing immigration crisis.

He stated that "it would take a lifetime to clear the city of the criminals that we have," given New York City's current trajectory.

Genalo suggested that his field office, which includes 400 workers, is investigating thousands of cases per day.

"The fact is that I have to focus all of my resources on the worst of the worst, the most egregious violators. All I can tell you is we have leads that we work every day — and it's not in the hundreds," Genalo told the Post.

He noted that New York City's sanctuary policies are hindering ICE from detaining and deporting criminal illegal aliens.

Genalo expressed interest in testifying before the city council to "educate" far-left members on the dangers of the city's current policies.

"The only people they're shielding are the criminals, and they're shielding the criminals from us," he told the Post.

"The majority of these crimes that are being committed are against the most vulnerable people in the community, and that's the migrant females and the migrant children. I don't understand how they believe sanctuary policies are helping or assisting," Genalo explained.

According to ICE data, through July 21, of the roughly 7.8 million illegal aliens in the country, more than 660,000 are convicted felons or are facing pending criminal charges.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) has also previously called on the city council to roll back sanctuary policies.

"The mayor knows we need to cooperate," Genalo told the news outlet. "He sees what's going on in New York City, and he wants help from the federal government."

Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) slammed the Biden administration after its Customs and Border Protection announced on Tuesday that it would be reducing office hours at many ports of entry, including four along New York's northern border.

Hochul said, "While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border."

"We need to expand enforcement at the northern border today, and I call on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reverse this decision," she added.

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