REMOVE Act gains White House support to enforce rapid deportation timelines and mass arrest targets under Trump’s agenda.

White House Endorses GOP Bill for Rapid Expulsions

The White House formally backed new legislation on Thursday aimed at drastically accelerating the deportation process for illegal immigrants. The Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn, Ted Budd, and Ted Cruz, mandates that the Department of Justice conclude removal proceedings within 15 days of initiation.

“With a record number of illegal aliens now living in the United States, President Trump must have every tool necessary to remove them quickly from our country,” Blackburn stated. “Our REMOVE Act would require these illegal aliens to begin removal proceedings within 15 days of a Notice to Appear being served.”

The legislative proposal is part of a broader enforcement strategy being rolled out by the Trump administration, which includes record-breaking daily arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to administration officials, ICE surpassed 2,000 arrests on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with a new target of 3,000 arrests per day now in place.

Mass Deportation Plan Tied to Border Security Push

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and senior Homeland Security advisor, emphasized the administration’s commitment to sweeping immigration enforcement. “With untold millions of illegal aliens in the U.S. due to Democrats’ open-border policies, we must take strong, decisive measures to remove those who have been ordered to be removed from the United States,” Miller said.

“The REMOVE Act is critical legislation that will help us fulfill our mass deportation operation and get gang members, cartels, and violent criminals off the streets,” he added. Miller also noted the bill complements funding provided under the broader One Big Beautiful Bill, which he called the “largest mass deportation investment in American history.”

Federal officials have prioritized deporting individuals with criminal backgrounds and affiliations with gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua—both of which have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the administration. In some cases, those targeted have been encouraged to voluntarily leave the country, with the government offering paid exit flights and a $1,000 stipend upon verified departure.

Senator Budd echoed the urgency of the bill, saying, “Now, President Trump is stepping in to restore order. I’m proud to stand with Senator Blackburn and my colleagues to fast-track the removal of those who have been ordered to be removed.”

The proposed legislation is expected to play a key role in fulfilling the Trump administration’s high-volume enforcement strategy, following the removal of over 65,000 illegal immigrants during Trump’s first 100 days in office. Pew Research Center polling from March showed majority public support for deporting illegal immigrants, with 32% favoring the removal of all undocumented individuals regardless of criminal history.

As the REMOVE Act advances, lawmakers and immigration agencies are preparing for expanded enforcement measures that could reshape federal immigration operations in the coming months.