THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Jason Killmeyer) - How to Solve the ICE Manpower Problem
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Immigration How to Solve the ICE Manpower Problem Don’t listen to pro-amnesty Republicans. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The mainstream media over the past few months have participated in a messaging onslaught that, if measured as paid advertising, would likely be as costly as a presidential campaign. The media blitz has one message: to convince people deportations are not doable. This message is repeated by what I call the “Republican Amnesty caucus,” led by Rep. Maria Salazar of Florida, Rep. Bacon of Nebraska, and Rep. Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania. They insist our economy requires near-slave labor and that what the people voted for in 2024—the deportation of millions of illegal aliens—is too unwieldy, too rough, and…Open
What logistical locations and methods does the author suggest for holding and processing illegal aliens at scale?
The author suggests using military bases as staging areas, similar to how the Biden administration conducted Operation Allies Welcome. The article also mentions using federal lands and airfields for holding thousands of illegal aliens, specifically citing the use of up to 2,000 illegal aliens at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn by the Biden administration as a precedent for what is possible.
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What funding source does the author suggest is available to pay the workers in the proposed Immigration Corps?
The author states that funds are available because Congress passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" following the 2024 election mandate earned by Donald Trump. The author claims that signing this bill effectively provided a "historic check" for the detention and deportation of illegal aliens, and that these available or reobligated sums could be used to pay the Corps members enough to offset their risk and opportunity costs.
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How does the author characterize the arguments made by "pro-amnesty Republicans" regarding the feasibility of deporting millions of illegal aliens?
The author describes the "Republican Amnesty caucus," led by Representatives Maria Salazar, Bacon, and Thompson, as claiming that the economy requires "near-slave labor" and that the deportation of millions of illegal aliens is too unwieldy, too rough, and something the American people would not support. The author dismisses these claims as a "diagnosis" that ignores the fact that large-scale movement of people across the country is possible, citing the Biden administration's use of military bases and federal lands for similar large-scale operations.
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According to the article, what specific federal authorities could be used to quickly staff the proposed Immigration Corps?
The author points to Section 3161 of Title 5, which provides a staffing framework for temporary federal organizations and allows for appointments outside the competitive civil service. The article notes that this was the authority used to stand up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Additionally, the author mentions that the government has authorities to waive certain onboarding requirements and make direct appointments at speed.
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What historical examples does the author cite to prove that the U.S. government can rapidly mobilize large numbers of civilians for national priorities?
The author cites two primary historical examples: the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which was created on March 31, 1933, and reached roughly 275,000 recruits in just three months; and the Civil Air Patrol, organized in December 1941 to utilize civilian aviation skills for national service. These examples are used to argue that the government has the capability to put civilian skills to work when standing institutions lack sufficient capacity.
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What specific proposal does the author suggest to address the ICE manpower shortage for large-scale deportations?
The author proposes that President Donald Trump should establish a civilian "Immigration Corps" by mid-November. The goal is to hire 250,000 Americans within three months to facilitate deportation logistics and support law enforcement. This corps would involve citizens performing mundane but necessary work such as driving vans, preparing records, manning weigh-station checkpoints, and providing medical or mechanical support, allowing immigration officers to focus on traditional arrests and enforcement decisions.
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