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The Cuban-American congressman Carlos Giménez (Republican from Florida) publicly supported the decision made by the administration of President Donald Trump to redirect the deportation priorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) towards violent criminals and serious offenders who pose a real threat to public safety in the United States.
In a statement published on his official website, Giménez described the measure as a "necessary course correction," emphasizing that since the beginning of his work in Congress, he has insisted that federal resources should be focused on the most dangerous individuals.
"The right step to protect communities."
"From day one, I have been clear that the Department of Homeland Security must focus its resources on violent criminals and serious offenders who pose a real and credible threat to public safety. This correction in law enforcement priorities is the right step," the legislator stated regarding the news published by Fox News.
Giménez stated that the implementation of immigration laws must be driven by intelligence, focused on crime and centered on protecting American communities, rather than applying indiscriminate policies that, in his view, divert resources from the true risks to national security.
Gratitude to Trump and commitment to the rule of law
The congressman thanked President Trump and his team for adopting the new directive and reiterated his commitment to overseeing that DHS maintains this approach. “I will continue to work to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security remains focused on removing dangerous individuals and upholding the rule of law,” he stated.
The decision by the White House comes amidst an intense national debate on immigration, border security, and deportations, aiming to prioritize the expulsion of individuals with serious criminal records, rather than migrants with no violent history.
Giménez, former mayor of Miami-Dade County, has been one of the strongest voices within the Republican Party advocating for strict yet targeted immigration policy that combines border control with public safety.
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