9 Lies Democrats (and the press) keep telling about immigration enforcement

One reason Democrats are so successful at concocting lies and false political narratives is that much of the media promotes the same narratives out of partisan political bias – essentially gaslighting the American public.

We saw that with the exaggerated portrayal of the January 6 Capitol Hill riot as an insurrection and attempted coup. We saw it with the false claims of the Trump campaign colluding with Russia, which led to a trumped-up (no pun intended) special counsel investigation and one-sided congressional hearings. We saw it in the creation and use of the phony Steele Dossier. We saw it in the lie that Hunter Biden’s laptop was a Russian hoax. We saw it in false stories portraying school parents as terrorists. We’ve heard phony predictions about the impact of tariffs on American consumers. And we have seen ongoing misrepresentation of President Biden’s mental condition. These are just a few of the BIG LIES that Democrats push—and the left-leaning media echo.

Now we have the latest disinformation narrative.  It is about President Trump’s immigration policies. While Democrats and their media allies downplay, or outright ignore, Trump’s success in securing the border — with illegal crossings at record lows, — they accuse Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of conducting indiscriminate raids on innocent individuals.  The litany of lies represents yet another example of Democrat propaganda narratives trumping the truth.

LIE #1: The Crime Requirement for Deportation

The first key piece of misinformation is that only immigrants convicted of major crimes are deportable. That is a HUGE lie. Anyone in the United States illegally—undocumented—is eligible for deportation unless they qualify for asylum. You do not have to have committed a crime to be deported … period.

Coming to America to join family, seek employment, or pursue “a better life” does not legally qualify someone for asylum. Asylum is granted to individuals fleeing war, natural disasters or institutional persecution. Asylum seekers must prove eligibility under U.S. law—and according to immigration court records, more than 85 percent seeking asylum are found ineligible by immigration courts – and are ordered deported.

LIE #2: People Are Being Deported Without Due Process

Democrats and the media claim that deportees are denied due process.  In reality, 74 percent of deportees have been ordered out of the country by immigration courts. That is called “due process”.

 And what about the remaining 26 percent, you ask?

Those individuals may not go through traditional immigrations court proceedings because they are not required to do so. Those who enter illegally and do not claim asylum can be summarily deported. This includes millions of “got-aways,” thousands of drug cartel members and other criminals allowed in under Biden’s policies. ICE often immediately deports arrestees at the border. Even migrants without criminal records in the U.S. may be deportable if convicted abroad. Others voluntarily self-deport to receive incentives before facing mandatory removal.

LIE #3: American Citizens Are Being Deported

No American citizens are being deported. Some who leave the country are the spouses or children of deportees. Their departure is voluntary. This can include birthright citizens or citizens married to someone deported.  They can stay in America if they wish – but for obvious reasons, many choose to leave with their family member.

LIE #4: Undocumented Individuals Are FORCED into Self-Deportation

Undocumented migrants are offered incentives—not forced—to self-deport. These include a $1,000 cash bonus and future eligibility for legal reentry. Those forcibly deported may not return. But self-deportees may apply for visas through proper legal channels in the future. Even with bonuses, taxpayers save significantly compared to costly enforced deportations involving legal proceedings, detention, and welfare benefits that can cost millions of dollars for each individual.  Keep in mind that most folks who self-deport know they are here illegally and vulnerable to being deported.  Despite the term, self-deportation is not official deportation – and it is not forced.

LIE #5: Children Are Being Deported

Children only leave the country if accompanying a deportee. If the child is an American citizen, they may remain in the U.S. with relatives or guardians. Most families choose to stay together. Tragically, some parents send children alone to the border or with human traffickers, some children are literally thrown over the wall. The Biden administration has reportedly lost track of more than 300,000 such children.  The Trump administration is devoted to finding and reuniting those children.  It is also well to keep in mind that all migrants under 18 are legally “children,” even those engaging in drug trafficking, human trafficking, gang activity, or other crimes.  Those may get deported.

LIE #6: Current Deportation Policies Are Racist

Democrats routinely play the race card in political discourse. They claim Trump’s immigration policies disproportionately target Black and Hispanic communities.  Democrats argue that because 90 percent of deportees are minorities, the high deportation rate must be racially biased. The racial makeup of deportees is a natural outcome since 90 percent of the illegal border crossers are minorities – Hispanic, Black, Asian (or people-of-color, as the left likes to call them).  This spin does not hold up to common sense scrutiny.

LIE #7: Trump Policies Oppose All Immigration

Republicans have long embraced America’s legacy as a nation of immigrants — and have celebrated their contributions. Trump himself has repeatedly expressed support for legal immigration as essential to a growing economy. His policies emphasize legal immigration. Democrats, by contrast, promote and defend illegal immigration.

LIE #8: ICE Uses Nazi-like Tactics

ICE uses traditional law enforcement methods to detain and deport those deemed illegal by immigration courts. Violence during these arrests often stems from inflammatory lies from Democrats and the media—sometimes exacerbated by actions from officials like Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan and Congresswoman LaMonica McIver. Their conduct and rhetoric fuel public hostility and endanger the lives of law enforcement agents and their families.

LIE #9: Anecdotal Lies

Despite Trump’s success in reducing illegal border crossings and increasing deportations—including of tens of thousands of criminals—Democrats and the media continue to spread disinformation by cherry-picking a few cases to build their misleading narratives.  Of more than a quarter million deportations since Trump took office, a few mistakes may have occurred. These have been acknowledged and swiftly corrected.  But … they hardly represent the fuller reality. 

The Numbers

Since Trump returned to office, approximately 280,000 people have been deported:

• 150,000 by ICE
• 112,000 by Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• 13,000 who self-deport under amnesty and incentive policies

Of these, 74 percent had criminal records or deportation orders after receiving their due process. That is a crucial point often ignored by the media.

The remaining 26 percent were not randomly seized or imprisoned—some were “got-aways,” and others family members of deportees. As of late July 2025, more than 74,000 convicted criminals have been deported.  Ponder that.  That is 74,000 fewer criminal offenders committing murder, rape, robbery, gang violence, and other crimes and serious civil infractions. While Biden was letting them in and allowing them to remain in America, Trump has been removing them from the country.

Summary

Among Trump’s many campaign promises, immigration enforcement has been a standout success. Public disapproval, as reflected in polls, stems from Democrat-led misinformation campaigns, and a complicit media perpetuating their false propaganda.  ICE, the CBP and other law enforcement agencies deserve a huge pat on the back from the  American people – not a stab in the back they are getting from Democrats and the Left-wing establishment.

So, there ’tis.