Senate Dem Dick Durbin accuses Trump admin of ‘terrorizing people in their homes’
In the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States, tensions have escalated as President Donald Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois has voiced strong opposition to the administration’s tactics, accusing it of instilling fear among immigrant communities. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Durbin emphasized that immigrants are now hesitant to engage in everyday activities, such as attending church, shopping at markets, or sending their children to school, due to the looming presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He argued that this climate of fear contradicts the fundamental values of America, a nation built on diversity and inclusion.
In response, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended the administration’s approach, stating that ICE agents are facing a dramatic increase in assaults, which she attributes to what she terms “unhinged smears” from Democratic politicians. Jackson asserted that the Trump administration’s primary focus is on removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens who, in her view, have been allowed to enter the country due to the Biden administration’s policies. She claimed that the Trump administration has made significant strides in securing the border and removing individuals deemed threats to American communities. Durbin’s comments also drew historical parallels, as he referenced the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II to illustrate the potential consequences of current immigration policies.
The Department of Homeland Security has reported significant statistics related to immigration enforcement, noting that more than 2 million illegal immigrants have left the U.S. since the implementation of stricter policies, including 1.6 million who voluntarily self-deported and over 527,000 deportations. Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary at the Department, highlighted that these actions are just the beginning of a renewed effort to enforce immigration laws effectively. As the political landscape continues to shift, Durbin, who has served in the Senate since 1997 and announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, remains a vocal critic of the current administration’s methods, advocating for a more humane approach to immigration that aligns with American values.
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As President
Donald Trump
aims to crackdown on illegal immigration, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois has accused the administration of “terrorizing people in their homes.”
“Immigrants are afraid to go to church… the market… their children’s schools… restaurants… all because of ICE. That’s not what America stands for,” the long-serving senator asserted in the
post
on X, using the acronym that refers to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
In a statement to Fox News Digital,
White House
spokesperson Abigail Jackson said, “ICE agents are facing a 1000% increase in assaults because of unhinged smears from Democrat politicians, and instead of dialing back their false rhetoric, Democrats are doubling down.
“The Trump Administration’s top immigration enforcement priority is removing the countless dangerous criminal illegal aliens that the Biden Administration let waltz through their open border and have been terrorizing American communities. President Trump successfully secured the border in record time, and now the Administration is removing these sick criminals from our streets.”
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The comments in Durbin’s post echoed similar remarks he made during a
speech
in which he also floated the World War II internment of Japanese Americans as a historical “parallel.”
“More than 2 million illegal aliens have left the U.S. including 1.6 million who have voluntarily self-deported and over 527,000 deportations,” Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said
in a statement Monday.
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“This is just the beginning. President Trump and Secretary Noem have jumpstarted an agency that was hamstrung and barred from doing its job for the last four years,” she noted.
Durbin announced earlier this year that he
will not seek re-election
in 2026.
He will turn 81 years old next month.
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Durbin has served in the Senate since early 1997.
He had previously served in the House of Representatives starting in early 1983.
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