EP277 Immigration Deportation – Options & Implications. With Andy Semotiuk
In this interview, immigration attorney Andy Semotiuk of the PaceLawFirm.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis discusses the potential deportation options under the incoming Trump administration. Andy acknowledges that while there is a desire to deport the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., the practicality and logistics of doing so on a large scale are highly challenging.
Andy suggests a more nuanced approach, prioritizing the deportation of criminal immigrants while exploring alternatives for the broader undocumented population, such as fines, community service, and pathways to earn legal status for those who have been in the country for an extended period. He also highlights the moral dilemma of deporting individuals who have built lives and contributed to their communities in the U.S.
Additionally, the attorneys discuss the challenges of getting other countries to accept the return of their citizens, as well as the potential economic and social impacts of mass deportation. Andy advocates for a balanced approach that considers both the rule of law and the realities of the situation.
