Trump Border Czar Says Decision on Legal Status for Non-Criminal Illegal Immigrants Rests With President
Tom Homan, the border czar, was asked whether he supports granting legal status to millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. but otherwise law-abiding. Homan responded that discussions are ongoing and deferred to President Trump. @CBSNews reported the exchange.
naturalnews.comU.S. illegally but who are otherwise law-abiding. ” The border czar offered no further position of his own on the question of legal status for those immigrants who have no criminal record.
Tom Homan is the border czar. @CBSNews reported that he was asked directly about the policy matter during an interview. The exchange comes as the Trump administration continues to shape immigration enforcement policy following the president's inauguration in January 2025.
Homan's response indicated that internal conversations on the issue remain active but provided no timeline or details on their direction. President Trump has not publicly commented on this specific exchange. Homan's deference leaves the ultimate stance on any potential legalization pathway with the president himself.
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Tom Homan tells @camiloreports “There's discussions going on.” when asked about legal status for law-abiding undocumented immigrants
1 source@CBSNews - 2025-01
Donald Trump inaugurated as president
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Leaves final policy decision on legal status with President Trump
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Signals ongoing internal discussions within the Trump administration on immigration legalization pathways
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