Three Republican senators have joined forces with the Trump White House to introduce the “Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act,” a bill designed to drastically shorten the timeline for deportation proceedings.
Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ted Budd (R-NC) unveiled the legislation, which aims to require the U.S. Attorney General to finalize removal cases within 15 days of serving a Notice to Appear—the formal start of deportation proceedings. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is also backing the bill as a cosponsor.
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The lawmakers called the measure a necessary step to help the Trump administration deal with what they describe as the fallout from lax border policies under President Joe Biden.
“Under Joe Biden’s failed leadership, we saw the largest wave of illegal immigration in our nation’s history, forcing communities across Tennessee and America to bear the consequences,” said Senator Blackburn. “President Trump must have every tool necessary to remove them quickly from our country.”
The Trump administration has strongly endorsed the legislation. Stephen Miller, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor, praised the REMOVE Act as a vital part of the administration’s broader immigration enforcement strategy.
“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,” Miller said. “It will ensure we permanently secure the border.”
Supporters of the bill framed it as a national security measure. Senator Moody criticized Biden’s border record and praised Trump’s efforts to reverse it.
“Joe Biden’s dereliction of duty with regard to the southern border allowed dangerous criminals to invade every state across this nation,” she said. “President Trump has acted quickly and successfully in reversing Biden’s failures, but there is still so much to do. This legislation is critical to build upon those early successes.”
Senator Budd added that the current border crisis has overwhelmed communities and undermined national security.
“Under the Biden administration’s watch, millions of illegal aliens entered our country, compromising our national security and overwhelming our communities. Now, President Trump is stepping in to restore order.”
If passed, the REMOVE Act would significantly shift the current deportation process, which often takes months or years due to court backlogs. Proponents argue the 15-day deadline would enhance enforcement, preserve the integrity of immigration laws, and prevent delays in removing individuals ordered to be deported.
