Politics/Religion Consolidated Megathread Extravaganza

[DKG]

Representatives Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have started what hopefully will be a short but politically violent war by once again raising the specter of mass amnesty for illegal aliens via their Spanish-language-titled Dignidad Act.

There is nothing new under the sun, so much like every other failed Republican-led amnesty push, their chief sales pitch has been that the Dignidad Act is not amnesty, despite the plain language offering amnesty to more than ten million illegal aliens, by conservative estimates.

[Brent]

Representatives Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have started what hopefully will be a short but politically violent war by once again raising the specter of mass amnesty for illegal aliens via their Spanish-language-titled Dignidad Act.

There is nothing new under the sun, so much like every other failed Republican-led amnesty push, their chief sales pitch has been that the Dignidad Act is not amnesty, despite the plain language offering amnesty to more than ten million illegal aliens, by conservative estimates.

This is why I do not trust Republicans either. Most of them talk about deporting illegals but then push for mass amnesties like Bush and Reagan did.

[Herman]

[DKG]

After sixteen years Viktor Orban is out as Hungary's pm.

[Brent]

After sixteen years Viktor Orban is out as Hungary's pm.

He was one of Europe's best leaders. What a shame.

[Herman]

Ever heard of the Mass Deportation Coalition. This coalition was organized in February 2026 in response to political, operational, legal, and physical attacks on deportation operations. Our purpose is to support President Trump's signature campaign promise to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history.

The Mass Deportation Coalition is composed of immigration law and policy experts, former senior and rank-and-file law enforcement officials, advocates, and supporters of immigration enforcement. We are growing and regularly adding new members to the coalition.

Last week, the coalition published its Playbook, a comprehensive menu of policy, operational, and logistical options that would allow the Trump administration to carry out a minimum of 1 million deportations in 2026. The coalition has five key principles.

1) Moving from the phase I "worst of the worst" interior enforcement prioritization to phase II mass deportations, with a focus on populations that are easier to remove, such as deportable aliens with final orders of removal and visa overstays.

2) Significantly ramping up worksite enforcement.

3) Utilizing a whole-of-government approach (including tax and banking tools) to leverage existing authorities in multiple federal agencies to increase the number of removals and self-deportations.

4) Providing the American public with complete data transparency on immigration numbers.

5) Coming to a shared understanding of what counts as a deportation.

The playbook makes policy and operational suggestions based on the assumption that Congress will not change U.S. immigration laws. For decades, Congress has been unable — or unwilling — to pass meaningful legislation to address the immigration crisis in America, and it would be dishonest to assume it could do so in today's political climate.

 Members of the coalition commissioned a poll of likely voters and found widespread support (66%) for deporting migrants who enter the country illegally. The poll also found overwhelming support for the idea that the United States has an obligation to enforce the immigration laws enacted by Congress.

A similar number of Americans support aggressive immigration operational tools, including enhanced worksite enforcement, penalizing employers who hire illegal labor, the widespread use of E-Verify, and regular audits of businesses that knowingly employ illegal labor.

[Herman]

A red wave just crashed through the House floor! By a vote of 216-211, Republicans have officially passed a bill that mandates the immediate arrest of any official who obstructs federal ICE operations. This is a total win for national security and a knockout blow to the radical sanctuary city movement. The "Shadow Government" is losing its grip on lawlessness.

Arrests will be happening!

[Lab Flaker]

A red wave just crashed through the House floor! By a vote of 216-211, Republicans have officially passed a bill that mandates the immediate arrest of any official who obstructs federal ICE operations. This is a total win for national security and a knockout blow to the radical sanctuary city movement. The "Shadow Government" is losing its grip on lawlessness.

Arrests will be happening!

Arrests and more shootings. I have my doubts concerning ICE agents and orificers... people need them like a hole in the head.

I feel a lot aren't adequately trained enough to handle all them Karens and Kens mate. The blood will flow.

They should concentrate on the real terrorist threats instead of outspoken dullards.