Tom Homan, the incoming Trump administration's border czar, stated that families with children will be put in detention centers as part of an effort to deport undocumented immigrants. His remarks underline a controversial policy revival that aims to handle immigration surges by constructing family facilities. The stance not only reflects a willingness to separate families but also suggests an ongoing commitment to deportation as a solution to illegal immigration.
Homan emphasized, 'You knew you were in the country illegally and chose to have a child. So you put your family in that position.' This statement brings forth a strong standpoint regarding personal responsibility in the immigration debate and highlights the administration's focus on undocumented immigrants without regard for family unity.
In discussing the implementation of new policies, Homan noted the need for structures similar to soft-sided tents used previously at southern border facilities, stating, 'How many beds we're going to need will depend on what the data says.' This invokes a systematic approach to handling increased immigrant family detentions.
Despite acknowledging the inability to deport American-born children, Homan remarked, 'The onus on whether to split up a family is on the immigrant parents,' which emphasizes the harsh realities immigration policies may impose on families caught in legal dilemmas regarding their status.
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