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Rep. Johnson Compares Deportations to Holocaust Amid Trump’s Push

5/6/2025

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Rep. Hank Johnson drew a powerful parallel between deportations and the Holocaust during a House Judiciary Committee meeting, urging for due process for everyone, regardless of their status. In contrast, President Trump is pushing to swiftly appoint judges to expedite trials for undocumented immigrants, while the Department of Homeland Security advocates for self-deportation as a cost-saving measure.

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Rep. Hank Johnson drew a powerful parallel between deportations and the Holocaust during a House Judiciary Committee meeting, urging for due process for everyone, regardless of their status. In contrast, President Trump is pushing to swiftly appoint judges to expedite trials for undocumented immigrants, while the Department of Homeland Security advocates for self-deportation as a cost-saving measure.