Supreme Court opens door for more deportations

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court lifted a stay on President Trump's policy to deport illegal aliens to safe third countries. This marks the third time the nation's highest court has overturned a ruling on the matter from U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston. The Court's decision allows the administration to restart safe third-country deportations and confirmed that oral arguments before the Supreme Court will be heard in December.

The policy largely affects the removal of illegal aliens from recalcitrant countries—those that refuse to repatriate their nationals who have final deportation orders. The list includes China, Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, and others. The Trump Administration has negotiated agreements with dozens of countries in Central America and Africa to accept these third-country removals.

Solicitor General John Sauer stated that the policy is essential for removing criminal aliens. The administration says it has used it to deport thousands of illegal aliens whose home countries refused to take them back.

While the Supreme Court's decision aids the administration's mass deportation efforts, a New York federal judge issued a nationwide stay this week prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from making arrests at immigration courts. ICE officers have been detaining illegal aliens at courthouses because it is safer for both the officers and the aliens, since the aliens are unarmed and in a controlled environment. Federal Judge Kevin Castel, a George W. Bush appointee, issued the stay, ruling that the policy allowing such arrests was "arbitrary and capricious."

Vance Exposes H-1B Visa Program

In an interview with Real America's Voice, Vice President JD Vance called the H-1B visa program "completely broken" and expressed support for eliminating it altogether.

The vice president posted a video of the exchange on X, along with his statement that companies use the program to undercut and displace American workers. You can watch the full video on X.

In an op-ed published this week in Commonplace, I discuss the Trump Administration's recent enforcement action against H-1B abuser Cognizant. I detail how the tech industry uses the program to displace American workers and suppress wages, and offer executive and legislative actions that could help curb these abuses.

Missouri Congressman jumps in rankings after supporting an end to Birthright Citizenship

Climbing 📈in the immigration rankings

Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO) climbed 29 spots in IAP Action’s Immigration Rankings this week after cosponsoring three bills, including two that address birthright citizenship. He now ranks 73rd overall in the House.

Rep. Onder cosponsored the Birthright Citizenship Act, H.R. 569, which would end the automatic granting of citizenship to children born to parents who are not citizens, legal permanent residents, or service members actively serving in the armed services. He also cosponsored the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act, H.R. 9633, which ends the granting of automatic citizenship to children born to illegal-alien parents. IAP Action supports both bills and has designated H.R. 569 as key legislation.

He also cosponsored the Stopping Border Surges Act, H.R. 116, which would close the loopholes exploited by illegal border crossers during the Biden Border Crisis. IAP Action supports the bill and has designated it as key legislation.

Sliding 📉in the immigration rankings

Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) dropped seven spots in the rankings this week after cosponsoring the Protect American Values Act, H.R. 10045. The bill would block federal funds from being used to implement President Trump's efforts to enforce the Public Charge statute. IAP Action opposes the bill. Foster now ranks 329th overall in the House.

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) dropped three spots after cosponsoring the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act, S. 2468. The bill would grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. IAP Action opposes the bill and has designated it as key legislation. Sen. Hirono now ranks 97th in the Senate.

You can view the full Congressional Immigration Rankings at IAPAction.com.

Immigration Articles

Fox News: Biden Afghan migrant program hit with 40% vetting failure rate: 'Alarming'

A Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report revealed a 40% vetting and documentation failure rate across asylum applications for Afghan nationals admitted under Operation Allies Welcome. The report cites hundreds of missing aliases, skipped FBI background checks, and potential national security concerns. 

POLITICO: White House pumped brakes on TPS termination for 200,000 Salvadorans

A POLITICO report revealed that the White House abruptly halted a cleared Department of Homeland Security notice terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 200,000 Salvadorans, leaving the designation in limbo following pushback from business leaders and foreign lobbying.

Daily Wire: Trump Admin Backtracks After Telling ICE Officers To Stop Arresting Non-Criminals

The Trump Administration quickly reversed course after verbal directives instructed ICE officers to stop arresting illegal aliens without criminal records last weekend, with DHS scrambling to reaffirm that “no one is off the table” amid backlash from conservatives.

Next Week

The House and Senate have left town in preparation for the midterm elections. October will be quiet on Capitol Hill, so IAP will be focused on preparing for the lame duck when Congress returns in November.