Sedona, AZ — Do the math. In 2024 the Department of Homeland Security and ICE deported an average of 350,000 illegal immigrants a year.
Reportedly, there are 16 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. right now.
It would take 45 years to deport them all, providing no more enter our country during that time
Further, there are currently 3.6 million cases pending in immigration court, according to the Migration Policy iInstitute.
And it takes months, maybe years for an initial hearing.
It has just been reported that it costs an average of $17,000 dollars to deport one illegal immigrant.
Multiply that by the 16 million illegals in the U.S. and that would be $272 trillion dollars spent over the course of 45 years.
Making deportation even more challenging is there are only 50,000 beds at the most for arrested detainees waiting for a hearing.
These detainees have to be fed and supervised by law enforcement personnel or kept in private jails.
It’s no wonder Trump wants to open Alcatraz for that purpose.
The administration had pinned their hopes on the Alien Enemies Act to be able to “fast track” the deportation of criminal or non-criminal elements. They took their excuse for adopting the act, way too far.
It was only a matter of time before the courts scratched their heads and looked at it seriously and ruled that there was no credible invasion by a foreign country as charged by the administration; and the Alien Enemies Act could not be applied.
Again, there was no invading army, no declaration of war against a bunch rag tag gang bangers. No Taliban pick ups with machine guns bolted to the cargo area, no armed resistance, no running gun battles between the authorities and the gangs.
If anything, the criminals are hiding, quivering and trembling, on their best behavior, tattoos covered up, looking as innocent as can be.
Saying they had taken over entire cities, raping and pillaging as claimed by the administration could only be believed by FOX News aficionados but not believed by sober minded judges.
So what is the government to do? The best is simply keep going after everyone and anyone in the country illegally, open up more jails, subsidize private jails, and expedite hearings.
Yet, no matter what it tries to do, even if they could raise the amount of deportations to five-hundred thousand a year, it would be a forever endeavor and making the goal of ridding the U.S. from illegals, a moot point
Undocumented immigrants will most likely take their chances, knowing ICE and HLS can only go so far.
16 million of them and how many are having babies?
Too much. But we can expect the administration to continue reminding the U.S. population that they are in a major battle against the lowlifes and “dirt bags” that are“invading”America.
With the midterm elections dangling above their heads like the proverbial Sword of Damocles, they best keep the fear going and the claimed successes of saving the country.
But as far as ridding the U.S. of our entire illegal immigrant population? Never happen. Not in our lifetime.
— By Tommy Acosta
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Mr Tommy nothing is coincidental.
remembering history
Make Italy great again: Mussolini’s rise and fall shows how democracy dies by a thousand cuts
The Italian dictator is seen as a ‘lesser evil’, but his ascendance preceded Hitler and the excesses of his regime served as inspiration for the Nazis.
https://apple.news/AWhLAf2goSq2iabWAejG86g
I’ve made dozens of historical references of the similarities between dictators of the past and present to Donald J Trump America’s second dictator POTUS following “Indian Killer”Andrew Jackson who set the tone for modern day genocidal dictators around the globe.
Not a single MAGA supporter on here cares one iota about the many violations of law, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Humane lawful treatment and respect for all people. They have remained dead silent over his numerous felony convictions, two impeachments, theft of classified materials, lying under oath, adultery, blasphemy, treason and insurrection. In fact they all cheer it on!
One day the shoe will be on the other foot and they will have to suck it up when Democrats or Independents elect a Convicted Felonious Sex Offender who goes after them for being wealthy, greedy and hateful individuals and movement. Perhaps they will all be deported and or imprisoned just as Trump and MAGA have threatened to, has done and continues to do to people of color or for being truthful. Not because of race, color, creed or religion but because they are racist, pseudo religious extremists who put money, luxury and hate filled power over people. Perhaps MAGA and any peep of Trump will be banned and punished by fines and imprisonment just like the German government has done since WWII ended with a self inflicted death of a Fascist Tyrant and his hate filled ideologies!
Fascist Dictator Mussolini who invented Fascism had a falling out with Hitler after Hitler had two of Mussolini’s long time friends and associates. This also happened to bring about a slow end to the war of human hatred created out of greed and lust for power. But is yet another example of the ruthless instability that is Fascism!
MAGA has convinced itself that this time their Reich of hate will succeed. It won’t! Not in the long term anyway. Normal people hate greedy a holes and every single one of them throughout history has met the same brutal fate of justice and karma. This one will as well! It is already fractured by internal power struggles, incompetence and the lies they sold people being only lies just like a 24 hour end to the war in Ukraine and our home, medical and grocery prices which were all promised to be down on day one!
They also sold a bill of lies about no war under Trump. We are still at war in Ukraine, Gaza, much of Africa and now in Kashmir where two nuclear powers have begun slugging it out. China continues its aggressions in the South China Sea and against Taiwanese independence. Russia is fighting in Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa. North Korea continues to be psychotic and erratic. And Iran has put the world on notice that they will begin attacking our troops and interests if aggression toward them continues. Russia, India, Turkey, China, N Korea and Iran have formed a military alliance against the US and NATO. This alliance will defeat anything thrown it’s way short of all out nuclear war which these nations have already stated is a high probability!
America is a fractured wounded country and will likely have a second civil war because of greed and ignorance over humanity, fairness and justice. It will not survive should this happen. While we fight one another Trumps BFF Putin/Russia alliance will crush us!
Tick Tock MAGA
Hi Tommy,
I did the math. The total is 272 BILLION, not Trillion. Your argument collapses.
I asked GPT-4 how much it costs us citizen tax payers every year per illegal. Here is the response:
Minimum Estimates: Some studies suggest that the cost per illegal immigrant can be as low as $1,000 to $2,000 annually when considering limited access to public services and the economic contributions they make through taxes and labor.
Maximum Estimates: Other analyses, particularly those that account for broader access to services like healthcare and education, can estimate costs ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 or more per illegal immigrant annually.
Let’s say $8000 per year. If the expense goes away, we break even in two years and save $8000 per illegal every year thereafter. That’s $128 billion every year.
Your conclusion is probably correct, but not because of the reasoning you provide.
Thanks for listening.
Mass deportations would disrupt the US agricultural industry, which heavily relies on immigrant labor, leading to potential labor shortages, reduced food production, and increased food prices. Specifically, over half of crop workers in the US are immigrants, and a significant portion of those are undocumented or seasonal H-2A workers.
Impacts on Agriculture:
Labor Shortages:
Deportations could create significant labor shortages in agricultural fields, especially in states like Washington and California, which rely heavily on immigrant workers.
Reduced Food Production:
A decrease in the agricultural workforce could lead to a decline in crop yields, potentially impacting the supply of various fruits, vegetables, and other produce.
Increased Food Prices:
Lower food supply due to labor shortages could drive up food prices for consumers, affecting grocery store staples like milk, wheat, and eggs.
Economic and Social Impact on Rural Communities:
Farms are not only vital for food production but also contribute to the economic and social fabric of rural communities, which could be severely impacted by deportations.
Disruption of the Food Chain:
Deportations could disrupt the entire food chain, from farms to restaurants, as many immigrant workers also play a crucial role in food processing, transportation, and distribution.
Examples of Specific Impacts:
Washington State:
The Washington State Budget and Policy Center notes that a significant portion of the state’s agricultural labor force is made up of immigrants, particularly undocumented or H-2A workers.
Dairy Industry:
The dairy industry heavily relies on immigrant labor, and mass deportations could significantly impact milk production and the livelihoods of farmers and dairy workers.
Poultry Industry:
The poultry industry also depends on a stable workforce, and mass deportations could create labor shortages and potentially impact the supply of poultry products
Thanks for sharing
Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines implement new ‘no-show’ policy https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/17/hawaiian-alaska-airlines-implement-new-no-show-policy/
Hmmm let’s see how does that song go? Oh yes-
“Bangin’ on the bongoes like a chimpanzee
Oh, that ain’t workin’ that’s the way you do it
Get your money for nothin’“
– Dire Straits
Describes the billionaire elitist Criminals of the Trump Administration and MAGA to a tee!
It’s all part of the “inconvenience” and “sacrifices” all Americans minus the wealthy are just going to have to make in order for the Insurrectionist to get his way and run everything Government and Democratic into the ground while “We’re (Code for THEY) going to get RICH!”
Still waiting on my shares from the DOGE morons and the new Trump Resorts- Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Syria and my access to them and the “gifted” multi billion dollar Jumbo Super Max Jet all bought and paid for with taxpayer dollars by our Civil SERVANT POTUS.
Think I’ll skip the doomed to fail before they exist Resorts and hop a ride on the jet to Tyrol for an extended vacay until our Liege is deposed. Should be fun! I love those Mountains this time of year, no Billionaires on their annual Ski Trips. Just normal people enjoying normalcy.