Summary
A group of conservatives, known as the Mass Deportation Coalition, is pressing President Donald Trump to stick to his campaign promise of mass deportations. They want him to adopt a more aggressive approach, called Phase 2, which aims for at least one million deportations each year. The coalition feels that the administration is easing up on its stance ahead of the midterm elections.
Key Facts
- The Mass Deportation Coalition is made up of conservative groups and think tanks, including the Heritage Foundation.
- President Trump had promised mass deportations during his campaign.
- The coalition is unhappy with what it sees as a softening of deportation policies.
- They propose a plan called Phase 2, aiming for a million deportations per year.
- There is division among top Republicans and White House staffers on the deportation issue.
- White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson states the administration is unified in its immigration enforcement plan.
- ICE reportedly removed about 350,000 people in fiscal year 2025.
- There are no official figures available for deportations in Trump's first year.
