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GOP Leaders Must Embrace Mass Deportation to Win the Midterms

The emergence of the Mass Deportation Coalition marks a turning point in the national debate over immigration policy.

Joseph Ford Cotto | April 8, 2026

The emergence of the Mass Deportation Coalition marks a turning point in the national debate over immigration policy.

It is not merely another advocacy group issuing abstract demands. It is a disciplined, expert-driven effort to translate a clear voter mandate into actionable policy. It was formed by immigration law specialists, former law enforcement officials, and aligned policy organizations.

The coalition exists for one purpose: to ensure that the promise of large-scale deportations is not diluted, delayed, or quietly abandoned under political pressure.

From the outset, the coalition has understood something many in Washington prefer to ignore. Immigration control cannot stop at symbolic victories. Phase One, which focused on removing criminal aliens and national security threats, was necessary and effective. Yet it was never sufficient.

The United States is dealing with a population of deportable illegal aliens estimated between 18 million and 20 million. That reality demands a Phase Two that is broader, systematic, and relentless in execution.

The coalition’s March 30 playbook delivers exactly that.

It lays out a concrete roadmap to achieve at least one million formal interior removals of illegals this year, while building the infrastructure for even larger numbers in the years that follow. This is not guesswork. It is a structured plan built on existing law, measurable benchmarks, and operational realism.

Critically, the plan centers on worksite enforcement and visa overstays, two areas long neglected despite being the primary drivers of illegal presence.

The coalition correctly identifies employment as the central magnet for illegal immigration. Without eliminating that incentive, law enforcers will always be stymied. At the same time, visa overstays account for roughly 66 percent of recent illegal population growth, making them an unavoidable target for any serious policy.

The recommendations are extensive and practical.

They include expanding detention capacity through partnerships with states and........

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