Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, recently criticized Democrats for what he calls an “Infinity Process” in immigration enforcement. In an interview with Newsmax on April 21, Miller argued that this process allows undocumented immigrants to remain in the U.S. indefinitely, while American citizens do not receive the same level of individualized legal scrutiny.
Miller’s comments echo Trump’s concerns about the Biden administration’s immigration policies. Trump claimed that while millions of undocumented immigrants enter the country unchecked, he is expected to go through a lengthy legal process for each criminal alien. He described this situation as unfair and harmful to the nation, emphasizing a perceived double standard in how immigration laws are applied.
Miller’s “Infinity Process” highlights his attempt to shift the national conversation from elite perspectives to the concerns of everyday Americans. He has even suggested that those affected by mass migration should receive reparations for the civic harm caused by these policies.
The debate intensified with the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant ordered deported in 2019. Trump’s team has pointed to Garcia’s alleged criminal activities, including domestic violence and gang involvement, as evidence of the failures in the current immigration system. They argue that the Democrats’ handling of such cases poses a threat to public safety.
In response, some Democrats, including Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland, have urged Republicans to refrain from discussing Garcia’s past on social media. Van Hollen argued that these matters should be settled in court rather than through public statements, emphasizing the need for a judicial process.
Republican lawmakers have echoed Miller’s criticism, pointing out that Garcia has faced legal proceedings in front of multiple judges. Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana highlighted that Garcia has been before 17 different judges, underscoring the lengthy nature of the immigration process.
As the debate continues, both parties seem to be using this case to bolster their positions on immigration reform and enforcement. The conversation around the “Infinity Process” and its implications for American citizens and undocumented immigrants remains a contentious issue in the ongoing national dialogue about immigration policy.