Will the Immigration Cruelties of the Trump Administration Be Addressed Some Day?
“It’s my expectation that Kristi Noem will be one of the first people hauled up to Congress shortly after the gavels change hands, to get a real understanding for the American people as to this conduct that has taken place.”@RepJeffries joins @Timodc in the latest Bulwark Pod: pic.twitter.com/Uzz5a9lAxV
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) August 18, 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is promising to stop Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Trump administration’s tough immigration policy if the Democrats take the House in the midterms.
I am not sure about the chances of Democrats prevailing in the midterms. However, Leader Jeffries impressed me with this drop down on his website:
“Know Your Immigration Rights
If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.
Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.
Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.
Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.
The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.
Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries”
KJ