UMVA has learned that a Republican senator has issued a stark warning about the Democrats' approach to immigration, describing it as "suicidal empathy" that could "destroy our country."
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., made these comments after his proposal to target sanctuary city policies was included in a funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Schmitt argued that Democrats' approach to immigration is driven by a desire for political power rather than a genuine moral imperative.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Schmitt's provision would provide $350 million for ICE agents to arrest criminal illegal immigrants after their release from state or local custody. This move comes as law enforcement in sanctuary states and cities continue to refuse to cooperate with federal officials.
Schmitt warned that failing to deport illegal aliens poses a significant threat to Western civilization, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty and the need for countries to control their borders. He described the current situation as a critical moment for Western civilization to stand up and assert its values.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that in sanctuary cities and states, officials often disregard federal immigration law and refuse to coordinate with ICE to ensure the deportation of criminal illegal aliens. Schmitt highlighted the alarming number of cases, citing 18,000 instances in 2025 alone, where violent criminals were released back into the community.
Schmitt expressed concern that being in the country illegally, even without committing a violent crime, is sufficient justification for deportation. He criticized sanctuary jurisdictions for prioritizing their own policies over federal law and public safety.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Schmitt's successful provision and the larger debate on the funding bill come amid a surge in crimes committed by illegal aliens. Recent cases include four members of a Venezuelan street gang pleading guilty to murdering two Americans, and an illegal alien in California accused of killing a two-month-old baby.
The senator questioned the opposition party's stance on immigration, expressing bewilderment at their refusal to support the deportation of criminals and their apparent desire for an open border. Schmitt emphasized his commitment to making the American people safer by enforcing federal immigration laws.
UMVA has gathered that Schmitt also highlighted the safety benefits of arresting criminal illegal aliens when they are released from jail, rather than through immigration raids and operations. He expressed dismay that such a policy had not been implemented earlier, suggesting that some political leaders may not genuinely believe in the importance of national sovereignty.
