Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has emerged as a prominent advocate for strict immigration enforcement, particularly against migrants accused of crimes. She argues that and champions former President Trump’s deportation policies as essential for national security and public safety. Here’s a breakdown of her stance and legislative actions:
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Mace insists that undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes like rape, murder, or drug trafficking should face immediate deportation. During a heated House Oversight Committee hearing, she criticized sanctuary cities for releasing such individuals, citing cases in Charleston, South Carolina, where a sheriff ignored ICE detainers, allowing offenders to reoffend.
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She credits Trump’s return to office with a and supports his efforts to designate cartels as terrorist organizations. Mace has also co-sponsored bills to resume border wall construction, expand expedited removals, and block federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions.
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Mace reintroduced the , which mandates deportation for migrants convicted of sex crimes or domestic violence. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support (274–145). She claims lax border policies under Biden led to preventable crimes against American women and children.
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Mace dismisses concerns about due process for migrants, arguing:
– : Crossing the border illegally is a federal crime, and she claims progressive officials misuse the 10th Amendment to obstruct deportations.
– : She opposes efforts by Democratic-led states to challenge federal immigration enforcement, advocating legislation to empower local law enforcement to collaborate with ICE.
Critics, including the ACLU, argue that mass deportations and expedited removals violate constitutional rights. However, Mace argues these measures are necessary to address what she calls an of 10 million undocumented immigrants, including 646,000 with criminal records.
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– : Mace supports using surveillance drones, biometrics, and AI to track undocumented migrants.
– : She ties the surge in fentanyl deaths to cartels exploiting open borders, pushing bills like the Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act.
– : Accuses Democrats of prioritizing “foreign aid over border security” and vows to continue oversight of sanctuary jurisdictions.
For Mace, the issue is a moral imperative: . While legal battles over Trump’s policies persist, she remains a vocal opponent of compromise on immigration enforcement.
