A coalition pushing for stricter immigration enforcement is urging the Trump administration to dramatically expand its deportation efforts, laying out a plan aimed at removing one million people living in the country illegally by 2026.
The group, known as the Mass Deportation Coalition, released a 21-point playbook outlining how it believes that goal could be reached. Among its recommendations are stepped-up enforcement at workplaces, targeting visa overstays more aggressively, limiting access to asylum, and cutting off financial services for those in the country unlawfully. The proposal reflects a broader push from immigration hardliners who argue that the current system is under strain.
In the document, the coalition frames illegal immigration as a growing burden on public resources, arguing that state and local governments are being stretched by the cost of providing services. It claims that what was once intended as a limited safety net has expanded into something far broader, covering non-citizens and their families in ways that were never intended.
At the same time, the proposal highlights a tension that has followed Trump throughout his political career. While he has repeatedly promised large-scale deportations, he has also acknowledged that certain industries, particularly agriculture and hospitality, depend heavily on undocumented labor. That reality has, at times, led to a more cautious tone when discussing enforcement.
Still, the coalition points to polling that shows strong political support for tougher action. According to surveys conducted with McLaughlin & Associates and the Immigration Accountability Project, a large majority of voters consider illegal immigration a top issue. The same polling suggests that many Trump voters would be more motivated to support Republicans in upcoming elections if deportation efforts are significantly expanded.
Elsewhere in Republican politics, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie is navigating a primary challenge backed by Trump allies. Massie recently raised more than $300,000 during an online fundraising event that drew a mix of libertarian and conservative figures. Speaking afterward, he described his support as coming from voters who may not agree with him on everything but see him as one of the few lawmakers consistently acting on his principles. He also warned that internal party fights could weaken the coalition that helped Republicans win in 2024.
Other issues are creating friction within conservative circles. Some pro-life groups have voiced frustration over reports that the administration is allowing certain federal family planning grants to continue flowing to Planned Parenthood for now, citing legal hurdles as the reason for the temporary extension. Critics argue the situation could have been avoided with earlier policy changes.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court handed down a decision with implications for free speech and counseling practices. In an 8-1 ruling, the justices struck down a Colorado law that restricted how counselors could discuss gender identity with clients. The majority found that the law violated free speech protections, while the lone dissent warned it could undermine standards of care.
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