Border security chief Kristi Noem faces off against Democrat complaints during House appropriations committee hearing, refuting claims of deporting American citizens and rejecting calls for more low-wage migrant workers. No U.S. citizen children have been deported, and Noem emphasizes the importance of upholding immigration laws and supporting legal immigration.
Key Points
Kristi Noem denies authority to deport American citizens and stresses adherence to U.S. laws.
No U.S. citizen children have been deported, but some deported illegal migrants have taken their U.S.-born children with them.
Calls for more low-wage migrant workers are rejected in favor of upholding immigration laws and supporting legal immigration.
Pros
Kristi Noem effectively refutes Democratic narratives and calls for more low-wage migrant workers.
No U.S. citizen children have been deported, contrary to false claims.
Emphasis on upholding immigration laws and supporting legal immigration.
Cons
Political tensions and differing ideologies within the House appropriations committee.
Misinformation and false narratives being spread by some Democratic representatives.