WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act to conclude removal proceedings for illegal aliens within 15 days after such proceedings are commenced, empowering the Trump administration to expedite deportations: 

Click here to download video of Senator Blackburn speaking about her REMOVE Act.

“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. “With a record number of illegal aliens now living in the United States, President Trump must have every tool necessary to remove them quickly from our country. Our REMOVE Act would require these illegal aliens to begin removal proceedings within 15 days of a Notice to Appear being served.” 

“Under the Biden Administration, the American people witnessed a full-scale invasion of our country that directly threatened our national security and sovereignty. With untold millions of illegal aliens in the U.S. due to Democrats’ open-border policies, we must take strong, decisive measures to remove those who have been ordered to be removed from the United States,” said Stephen Miller, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor. “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. Passing this legislation, in conjunction with the largest mass deportation investment in American history provided by our One Big Beautiful Bill, will ensure we permanently secure the border. Thank you to Senator Blackburn for her leadership.” 

“Under the Biden administration’s watch, millions of illegal aliens entered our country, compromising our national security and overwhelming our communities,” said Senator Budd.“Now, President Trump is stepping in to restore order. I’m proud to stand with Senator Blackburn and my colleagues to fast-track the removal of those who have been ordered to be removed. It's time we uphold the integrity of our immigration system to protect our nation.”

“Joe Biden’s dereliction of duty with regard to the southern border allowed dangerous criminals to invade every state across this nation. 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 and allow for the prompt removal of aliens who have already been ordered removed,” said Senator Moody.

“Democrats abrogated federal immigration laws, opened up America’s borders, and released millions of illegal aliens into the United States. I am deeply concerned that we are only beginning to see the waves of violence and unrest that will result from these deliberate and catastrophic decisions. Passing this bill will expedite the removal of illegal aliens and is crucial to prioritizing our national security, and I call upon my colleagues to advance it as quickly as possible,” said Senator Cruz.

• Under the failed leadership of the Biden administration, over 10 million illegal aliens crossed America’s borders, including roughly two million known “gotaways.” As of a March 2025 report, it is estimated that at least 18.6 million illegal aliens now reside in the United States. Foreign gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 have spread across the United States, including in Tennessee.

• Last year, an illegal alien from Mexico was charged with criminal homicide and evidence tampering after Nashville restaurant owner, Matt Carney, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash. Just a few months earlier, another illegal alien was charged with attempted kidnapping, sexual battery, public intoxication, and evading arrest he followed a woman into the bathroom and groped her at the Nashville Sundae Club in the Gulch.

• President Trump vowed to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history to make the country safer.

• Click here for a list of examples of the criminal illegal aliens who were arrested during a joint operation in Nashville by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Senator Blackburn praised this operation in a column published by The Tennessean.

 THE REMOVE ACT

• The REMOVE Act would require the timely removal proceedings of illegal aliens who have been served with a Notice to Appear.

• Under this legislation, the U.S. Attorney General would be required to conclude removal proceedings for illegal aliens within 15 days after such proceedings are commenced. 

Click here for bill text.

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