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Rep. Jayapal calls Trump's due process erosion the ‘worst attack on rights of all Americans'
MSNBC·2025-06-29 16:59

Immigration Policy & Due Process - The Supreme Court decision allows the Trump administration to deport migrants to third countries without due process, raising concerns about the violation of constitutional rights [1] - The administration is allegedly circumventing due process by dismissing cases in court only to arrest and deport individuals immediately afterward [1] - Critics argue that the administration's actions contradict promises to target only criminals, as legal permanent residents and even US citizens are reportedly being affected [1] Legal Immigration & Status - The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians puts up to 500,000 people at risk of deportation, despite gang violence in Haiti [1] - The administration is accused of undermining legal immigration by ending legal statuses and parole programs for various groups [1][2] - Concerns are raised about the administration's stance on legal immigration, as actions suggest a broader agenda beyond addressing illegal immigration [2] Funding & Oversight - The proposed budget includes a $45 billion increase to ICE's budget, which is currently $35 billion [5] - The increased funding is directed towards ICE agents and private for-profit detention facilities, some of which have ties to the Trump administration [5][6] - Congress faces challenges in conducting oversight of detention facilities due to restrictions imposed by the administration [6][7] - Spending on ICE detention is projected to exceed the entire Bureau of Prisons budget, highlighting a significant shift in resource allocation [8]