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I would “oppose every attempt to grant amnesty” to immigrants who arrived here illegally.

"Among my very first actions upon taking office will be to stop the invasion of our country."

An RFK Jr. administration would "seal the border to illegal immigration... while expanding lawful, orderly immigration."

The US immigration system needs "comprehensive reform that includes strong border security and an earned pathway to citizenship."

"Immigrants strengthen our communities. It’s time for... a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers."

The immigration system must be "radically simplif[ied] so people can come here, work, and become members of our communities without being relegated to the shadows."

"The Cornel West for President campaign for immigration justice is a call to action—a call to embrace our common humanity to extend our hands in solidarity with those who seek to share in our nation's promise."

A Jill Stein campaign will.... "[g]rant amnesty to every undocumented person in the United States, and implement a path to citizenship with expediency."

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"Broader trends in consumer demand likely contributed to slowing job growth in those industries that are more exposed to undocumented workers (construction, leisure and hospitality, and other services). "

“The construction inflow of potential workers has been turned off.”

“With many undocumented construction workers self-deporting or simply not showing up to work anymore even though they remain in the country, many of these contractors haven’t replaced that talent.”

"A sudden contraction of that workforce would likely drive up food prices, exacerbate housing shortages, and strain already overburdened health care systems."

"Mass deportations would cause labor shortages in vital industries like agriculture, housing, and health care—raising costs for all Americans."

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A Human Rights Watch report released in May 2026 found that the Trump administration deported nearly 13,000 third-country nationals to Mexico between Jan. 20, 2025, and March 9, 2026 — a 42% increase in average monthly deportations compared to the prior 27 months.

A Human Rights Watch report released in May 2026 found that the Trump administration deported nearly 13,000 third-country nationals to Mexico between Jan. 20, 2025, and March 9, 2026 — a 42% increase in average monthly deportations compared to the prior 27 months.

Cubans made up the largest group of third-country nationals deported to Mexico, with 4,353 removed over the period. Of those, 55% had a prior U.S. criminal conviction, 16% had a pending charge but no conviction, and 26% had no criminal record.

Cubans made up the largest group of third-country nationals deported to Mexico, with 4,353 removed over the period. Of those, 55% had a prior U.S. criminal conviction, 16% had a pending charge but no conviction, and 26% had no criminal record.

Many of the deported Cubans were 60 or older and had lived in the U.S. for decades, predominantly in Florida. Most had held lawful permanent resident status before losing it following criminal convictions, often for non-violent offenses.

Many of the deported Cubans were 60 or older and had lived in the U.S. for decades, predominantly in Florida. Most had held lawful permanent resident status before losing it following criminal convictions, often for non-violent offenses.

Interviewees reported harsh conditions in U.S. immigration detention, including overcrowding, extreme temperatures, inadequate food and medical care, and episodes of physical and verbal violence by guards. Fifteen interviewees described beatings or prolonged isolation across multiple facilities.

Interviewees reported harsh conditions in U.S. immigration detention, including overcrowding, extreme temperatures, inadequate food and medical care, and episodes of physical and verbal violence by guards. Fifteen interviewees described beatings or prolonged isolation across multiple facilities.

Once in Mexico, deportees were sent to southern cities including Tapachula and Villahermosa, where cartel violence is high. U.S. funding cuts reduced the UN Refugee Agency's contribution to Mexico's refugee processing body, COMAR, by 20% in 2025.

Once in Mexico, deportees were sent to southern cities including Tapachula and Villahermosa, where cartel violence is high. U.S. funding cuts reduced the UN Refugee Agency's contribution to Mexico's refugee processing body, COMAR, by 20% in 2025.

Neither the U.S. nor Mexico has publicly disclosed the agreement under which the deportations occur. In March 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice acknowledged in court filings a "standing" but unwritten agreement with Mexico covering the removal of approximately 6,000 Cuban nationals.

Neither the U.S. nor Mexico has publicly disclosed the agreement under which the deportations occur. In March 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice acknowledged in court filings a "standing" but unwritten agreement with Mexico covering the removal of approximately 6,000 Cuban nationals.

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