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Launched Project Homecoming mass deportation framework with 20,000 new officers

May 9, 2025

4
Level

Systemic Escalation

Founders' Principles Violated

A
Adams

Judicial independence and due process undermined.
J
Jefferson

Government actions that restrict liberty and public access to information.
M
Madison

Checks & balances bypassed. Executive action without Congressional authority.

Guardrails Violated

Due Process

Due process protections and procedural requirements bypassed.
Constitutional Rights

Constitutional rights to life, liberty, and due process violated.
Separation of Powers

Separation of powers and constitutional balance between branches violated.

Trigger

Administration announced Project Homecoming on May 9, 2025, a framework for mass deportations requiring DHS to deploy 20,000 new deportation officers, including deputizing local, former federal, and private personnel, plus measures including asset seizure and wage sanctions.

Action Taken

Announced Project Homecoming on May 9, 2025, a framework for mass deportations requiring DHS to deploy 20,000 new deportation officers, including deputizing local, former federal, and private personnel. The framework included measures for asset seizure, wage sanctions, and expanded enforcement. Critics argued the framework violated due process rights and constitutional protections. The framework raised concerns about mass deportations and targeting of immigrant communities. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the framework.

In His Own Words

"We will deport millions of illegal immigrants."

"Project Homecoming will restore order."

"We need 20,000 new officers to enforce our laws."

What's Wrong

Framework for mass deportations with 20,000 new officers and deputizing of private personnel raises questions about due process and constitutional protections. The framework included measures for asset seizure and wage sanctions without proper legal basis. Critics argued the framework violated due process rights. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the framework.

Impact

Constitutional: Framework violates due process rights and constitutional protections. Legal: Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the framework. Operational: Framework requires 20,000 new officers and deputizing of private personnel. Social: Framework raises concerns about mass deportations and targeting of immigrant communities.

Sources & Full Details

Primary Sources

Background

Administration announced Project Homecoming on May 9, 2025, a framework for mass deportations requiring DHS to deploy 20,000 new deportation officers, including deputizing local, former federal, and private personnel. The framework included measures for asset seizure and wage sanctions. Critics argued the framework violated due process rights. Multiple lawsuits were filed challenging the framework.

Why Level 4?

Systemic escalation: Mass deportation framework with 20,000 new officers and deputizing of private personnel. Multiple guardrails bypassed: due process, constitutional rights, separation of powers. Measurable harm to immigrant communities and due process protections.