Is Homeland Security attempting to deter illegal immigration now?

Fox News:
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is planning to round up thousands of immigrant families who have illegally entered the country since the start of last year and subsequently deport them, according to media reports.

The nationwide campaign could begin as early as the first week of January, The Washington Post reported, citing various sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because the operation has not yet received final approval from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The Wall Street Journal also cited several sources as saying the decision to conduct the operation was aimed at discouraging Central American migrants, including unaccompanied minors, from fleeing their countries to reach the United States.

DHS spokeswoman Marsha Catron declined to comment on ICE's plans but told the Post that DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson "has consistently said our border is not open to illegal immigration."

"If individuals come here illegally, do not qualify for asylum or other relief, and have final orders of removal, they will be sent back," she added.
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It is about time they recognize that deportation is an important part of deterring future illegal entries.  I suspect that something else may also a consideration.  The Supreme court is about to hear arguments on Obama's lawless amnesty program and the government may fear that failure to remove people who have been ordered out of the country could hurt their argument before the court.

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  1. Tregonsee11:05 AM

    Expect to be treated to endless pictures of crying illegals who are being deported and separated from their families. Especially children. I see this as more likely to be preparing for another push at guilt tripping us to allow yet more criminals in.

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