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AMERICANTHINKER (American Thinker Blog) - Trump’s promise to remove criminal illegal aliens “first” was a big mistake

By Susan Quinn By doing so, he broke a core American compact: No one is above the law, including “nice” illegal aliens.

Sourcehttps://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/09/trump-s-promise-to-remove-criminal-illegal-aliens-first-was-a-big-mistake/
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How has the Trump administration utilized third countries to facilitate removals and what are the associated costs?
The administration has established a network of 35 different countries to receive foreign nationals, having already sent over 25,000 illegal aliens to 29 countries. In return, these countries have collectively received over $49 million in U.S. government funding.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Christopher Tomlinson): ‘Third Country’ Deportations Could Transform Immigration Enforcement—and Close One of the System’s Biggest Loopholes.
Which countries were identified in a June 2023 ICE list as being most likely to refuse to take back their own nationals?
The June 2023 ICE list included Bhutan, Pakistan, Samoa, Ethiopia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Lebanon, and Somalia. Cuba and Iran were also on the list, although they do not have official diplomatic relations with the U.S.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Christopher Tomlinson): ‘Third Country’ Deportations Could Transform Immigration Enforcement—and Close One of the System’s Biggest Loopholes.
According to a 2024 GAO report, what were the specific numbers for Vietnamese and Laotian nationals awaiting travel documents for deportation?
In 2024, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that 4,768 Vietnamese and 2,496 Laotians were awaiting travel documents to facilitate their deportations, with many being released into the U.S. due to the wait times.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Christopher Tomlinson): ‘Third Country’ Deportations Could Transform Immigration Enforcement—and Close One of the System’s Biggest Loopholes.
Why does the Supreme Court's previous ruling in Zadvydas v. Davis (2001) create challenges for ICE regarding deportations?
Under Zadvydas v. Davis (2001), the Supreme Court ruled that migrants awaiting deportation cannot be held indefinitely and that authorities like ICE can generally only hold them for a six-month period. This has resulted in thousands of illegal aliens, including convicted criminals, being released back into the United States when their home countries refuse to accept them.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Christopher Tomlinson): ‘Third Country’ Deportations Could Transform Immigration Enforcement—and Close One of the System’s Biggest Loopholes.
How many illegal aliens had been deported to third countries by the Trump Administration prior to the legal challenges that paused the policy in February?
Since President Donald J. Trump took office in January of 2025, over 25,000 illegal aliens had already been deported to third countries.
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From related THENATIONALPULSE (Christopher Tomlinson): ‘Third Country’ Deportations Could Transform Immigration Enforcement—and Close One of the System’s Biggest Loopholes.
What did the Supreme Court ruling allow the Trump Administration to resume regarding immigration enforcement?
The Supreme Court victory allows the government to resume deporting illegal aliens to third countries in instances where the individual's home country refuses or is unable to take them back.
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What did the Trump administration's response address regarding the viral report from the Daily Wire?
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