Tom Homan, Trump, and the Conservative Plan for Border Security: Restoring Sovereignty
Immigration has been a big issue in American politics for a long time. But during the Trump administration, it went beyond just being a policy issue and became a matter of national security. Tom Homan, who used to be the Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is now a well-known advocate for border security, is once again sounding the alarm. In a recent talk with Chris Cuomo of NewsNation, Homan made clear distinctions between the border security plan under Trump and the policies that were all over the place under Biden. His words give a strong impression of what a new Republican leadership could bring: a strong, law-based, and firmly pro-American position on immigration and national security.
Legal Foundations: Stick to the Law, Not the Loopholes
One of the most important ideas in Homan’s argument is that legal tools that are already in place in American law should always be used. In particular, he supports the use of the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798 that lets people from other countries who are seen as dangerous during times of war be sent back to their home country. Some people have said that using it during the Biden administration was just a political trick, but Homan doesn’t agree. He says that it’s a legal tool that has been used for a long time and gives the executive branch clear power to protect Americans.
Some liberals might say that this method is about breaking the law, but it’s not. That is, the law will be used the way it was meant to be used: to protect Americans from threats, whether those threats come from terrorists, organized crime gangs, or drug groups. The border is seen as a place for virtue signaling and catch-and-release kindness by those on the left. On the other hand, conservatives see it as the nation’s front door, and in dangerous times, no one leaves their front door open to strangers.
The Trump Record: A Great Time for Police at the Border
The Democrats say that law enforcement is uncaring and that policies are cruel. Homan, on the other hand, says that the Trump era has been one of the most efficient and effective ever. “Under President Trump, our border was safer than ever before in U.S. history,” Homan said. The numbers also support him. Illegal crossings dropped sharply while Trump was president. This was mostly because of policies like “Remain in Mexico,” more cooperation with Central American countries, and the constant building of physical walls that liberals used to laugh at.
The Biden government, on the other hand, let about 10.5 million people cross the border illegally since 2021. Many of them were let into the U.S. with only notices to appear in court years later. Not only is this bad management, but the rule of law and national rights are being willfully ignored.
Focusing on the Real Threats: Putting Public Safety First
Conservatives like Homan know that not all illegal aliens are the same. Many on the left would rather lump them all together and call them victims, but Republicans know that some of them are immediate and dangerous threats to the American people. That’s why Trump’s approach focused on deporting gang members, violent criminals, sex traffickers, and people with ties to terrorist groups as soon as possible.
It’s not just the rules; it’s also the public’s safety. There is a reason why crime has gone through the roof in liberal towns that have also become safe havens for illegal immigrants. Criminals are more likely to do bad things when police officers are not allowed to work with government agencies like ICE. People in the United States are now left to deal with the effects.
It is both moral and smart for Homan to make his case: we have a job to get rid of people who want to hurt us. The public trusts you to do more than that.
How the Left Uses Delays to Stop Law Enforcement (Weaponizing the Clock)
It’s a race against time to enforce immigration laws, and people on the left know it. That’s why people who support illegal immigration and the politicians who back them up have learned the art of delaying. A never-ending stream of appeals, court gridlock, and bureaucratic red tape are used to wear down the system, not to get justice. Homan says that some immigrants stay in the U.S. for years while they wait for court decisions. A lot of people hide in the dark during that time, hoping that the political winds will change in their favor.
Aside from being an abuse of the system, this is how the system works right now, as controlled by the Democratic Party. They want chaos instead of effective immigration enforcement because confusion gives them political power and a way to get amnesty.
On the other hand, Republicans know that justice delayed is justice denied. To keep the system trustworthy, immigration claims must be decided quickly, fairly, and finally. Laws are just suggestions if they don’t have any effects.
Law as a Message: Why Consistent Enforcement Is Important
If you want to come to the United States, being inconsistent is a way to say “yes.” So, Homan worries about the dangerous message that is sent when deportation orders are not carried out or when judges’ decisions are only partially carried out. If America wants to stay a law-based country, its rules need to mean something. Respect them, follow them always, and stand up for them with bravery.
People don’t believe the justice system as a whole because of the Biden administration’s weak enforcement, which hurts more than just immigration control. Why not break other rules if you can break some? Why should a person follow traffic laws, tax laws, or gun laws when illegal immigrants can ignore deportation orders without getting in trouble?
Things are getting more and more out of hand here. Conservatives think that the law should be applied equally to everyone, because any other way would lead to chaos.
The case of the TDA gang member: real lives, real risks
One of the scariest examples Homan gives is the story of a TDA gang member who was deported. The person had a court order that kept them from being deported right away, but new information showed that he was becoming a bigger threat, both because of his own criminal behavior and because his gang was getting organized again.
Homan says that this is why the government should be able to ignore old orders when new information calls for action. Some people may yell about due process, but they forget that the safety of the public always comes first. If legal wrangling keeps us from getting rid of known threats, then as a country we have truly lost our moral sense.
Legislative Solutions vs. Executive Orders: The Need for Long-Term Change
One of Homan’s most important criticisms is not just directed at Democrats, but at the whole political class. No matter how well they work, executive orders only last for a short time. They go away every time the government changes. In light of this, Homan urges Congress to pass lasting, bipartisan legislation that makes effective immigration controls a law.
The GOP is ready to take the lead in this. The conservative movement offers a plan for long-lasting answers, such as tightening rules on asylum and changing old legal agreements. Every four years, we can’t keep going back and forth between extremes. Too much is at stake at the border. Too much is at stake.
Conservative immigration reforms that matter for rebuilding the system
Homan and many other Republicans want to change important laws that have been abused for a long time by people who want to cheat the system. For example, the Flores Settlement says that illegal immigrant families can’t be detained for more than a certain amount of time. This leads to the notorious “catch-and-release” practices that bring a lot of undocumented people into the country and let them go, even though they often never show up in court again.
In the same way, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) lets children from very different countries be treated very differently. Mexican children can be sent back quickly, but children from other countries are protected for longer periods of time, which can mean that their legal status isn’t settled for years. This gives criminals a strong reason to bring children from Central America into the United States, using them as political pawns and making money at the same time.
Republicans are not calling for harshness; they want things to be fair and consistent. When rules are clear and easy to understand, everyone wins, including immigrants.
Gaps that can be used to commit fraud
It is said that the way to hell is built with good intentions. When it comes to American immigration law, this couldn’t be more true. Laws that were meant to protect children and refugee seekers have been changed to allow a lot of people to come to the United States illegally.
As a result? Courts that are too busy, resources that are running out, and a growing sense that America doesn’t control who comes into the country. Homan shows how rules, even ones that were meant to be good, have had terrible results. Not more compassion for criminals, but more compassion for the American people who have to deal with laws that don’t work.
Washington’s Mistake: Betraying the Budget
When people talk about immigration policy, they can’t avoid talking about the big problem that everyone else sees: money. Congress has not provided the necessary funds for detention beds, deportation flights, or court facilities even when Republicans were in charge. Homan is honest about his opinion: this is a failure on both sides of the aisle.
It does not need to be this way, though. All over the country, conservatives want their leaders to do more. In Congress, they want people who will stand up to the open-borders lobby and fight for fully funded enforcement tools.
If people in the Republican-led Congress work together and keep up the pressure, they might finally give our border agencies the tools they need.
What a Republican Renaissance Would Look Like in the Future
People in the US should expect a big turn back to safety, independence, and common sense if Republicans win back the White House and Congress in 2025. In other words:
- Catch-and-release is over.
- Bringing back “Remain in Mexico.”
- Putting in place the physical structures for the border.
- Increasing cooperation with other countries to stop migration before it comes to the U.S.
- Getting laws passed that close gaps, pay for enforcement, and put public safety first.
This isn’t just a wish list for policy; it’s the right thing to do. The United States has every right to decide who comes into its borders. And it has a duty to keep its people safe from harm that can be avoided.
Law and order, and the future of conservatism
Tom Homan is a patriot who is more than just a former government official. He is warning the country that it has strayed too far from its founding ideals. Truth, borders, and America still matter in a world where politicians and the media try to trick people. His speech is a strong reminder of this.
The right view on immigration is not based on hate, fear, or leaving people out. It comes from love of country, respect for the law, and the hope that America’s best days are yet to come—if we have the guts to take back our independence.
Now is the time to act. Things are at stake more than ever. For the first time in a long time, Republicans are more ready than ever to finish what President Trump started.
