By Natalia Rueda 
On Thursday night, during the third day of the Republican National Convention, illegal immigration was once again the main topic of debate. With a sea of signs saying “Mass deportation now!” and calling for tighter border security, party leaders reiterated their uncompromising stance on the issue.
Former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) chief Tom Homan further pushed the party’s anti-immigrant agenda with a forceful speech, promising a new era of strict enforcement and deportations under the leadership of former President Donald Trump.
Homan pointed to the crisis at the border and cited millions of illegal immigrants released into the U.S. since Biden took office, warning them that they “better start packing their bags now.” His speech was met with applause from the crowd, confirming the Republicans’ tough stance on illegal immigration.
Illegal immigration has been a controversial issue in U.S. politics for years. In 2016, then-candidate Trump ran on a platform focused on reducing illegal immigration and building a wall on the southern border. Now, with President Biden reversing many of Trump’s policies, the nation is reportedly facing a historic crisis at the border, with record migrant arrivals.
The Republican National Convention appears to be using illegal immigration as a tool to rally its base and garner support in the upcoming presidential election. With promises of tighter border security and mass deportations, the party hopes to win back the White House. However, only time will tell how this key issue will play out in the November elections.
With information from Fox News