Senator Rosen Pressed Governor Noem On Mass Deportations And Protecting DACA, TPS Recipients
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) met with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security. During their meeting, Senator Rosen pushed Noem on the details of the incoming administration’s plan to carry out mass deportations, and emphasized the importance of protecting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programs.
“Nevada is the proud home to thousands of DACA and TPS recipients who are invaluable members of our community, and who contribute to our state and economy,” said Senator Rosen. “I met with Governor Noem ahead of her confirmation hearing to press her on President-Elect Trump’s mass deportation plan, and explain how devastating it would be for Nevada. I also highlighted the importance of protecting DACA and TPS recipients, and reiterated my commitment to secure the border and keep fentanyl out of our communities.”
Senator Rosen has been outspoken in her opposition to mass deportation, and her strong support for DACA and TPS recipients and their families. Earlier this year, she applauded the extension of TPS status for immigrants from El Salvador and Venezuela, after calling on the Biden Administration to continue to protect displaced Salvadorans. She has also raised concerns over the significant application delays impacting DACA recipients, and gave a floor speech urging her Senate colleagues to take immediate action to permanently protect Dreamers, while simultaneously continuing to work to pass comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship.
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