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Chip Roy criticizes immigration policies and calls for action against ICC empowerment

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Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Chip Roy, a U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 21st District since 2019, shared several tweets on December 6, 2024, addressing various political issues and policies. His social media activity reflects his ongoing engagement with current legislative matters and his perspectives on immigration and international relations.

In a tweet posted on December 6 at 01:47:25 UTC, Rep. Roy provided a link to his full speech, inviting followers to watch it online. "Watch Rep. Roy's full speech here https://t.co/RbIiF4scph"

Later that day at 14:07:21 UTC, he addressed immigration policy, expressing concerns about the deportation of criminal aliens and its implications for working-class Americans. He stated that excluding economic immigrants from removal "undercuts working-class wages" and negatively impacts blue-collar citizens. "Yes, criminal aliens should be deported, BUT they shouldn’t be the only ones Exempting economic illegals from removal UNDERCUTS working-class wages and puts blue-collar Americans LAST https://t.co/rQrYRIF8QI"

At 14:28:09 UTC the same day, Rep. Roy called for action against perceived empowerment of the International Criminal Court by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and President Biden's administration. He urged Republicans to pressure Schumer into action or take initiative themselves if necessary when they assume majority control. "'We must not let Chuck Schumer’s Senate and Biden’s White House continue to empower the ICC...'"

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