WASHINGTON: The United States Congress has signaled its readiness to impose sanctions on countries that do not comply with the deportation orders issued by the Trump administration, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced. Since taking office, the Trump administration has launched extensive deportation efforts, with reports of raids coming in from various parts of the country.

"President Trump is staying true to his promise of putting America first. Congress will back this agenda by ensuring strict policies are in place," said the Speaker. The Countries such as Colombia and others should take note that the U.S. Congress is fully prepared to pass sanctions and other steps against nations that fail to cooperate or refuse to accept their citizens who are in the United States illegally.

The House Speaker also supported President  Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Colombia after Colombian President Gustavo Petro declined to allow two U.S military planes carrying detained Colombian migrants to land.

However, on Sunday night, the White House confirmed that Colombia had agreed to accept immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally from Colombia without restrictions. As a result, President Trump decided not to impose the proposed 25% tariff on Colombia, provided the agreement is upheld.

In response to these actions, Democratic Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth expressed concerns about the potential impact of mass deportations. They emphasized that these measures could affect "Dreamers" who arrived in the United States as children, military veterans, and essential workers who contribute significantly to the American workforce.

"Instead of targeting those who help our country, we should focus on deporting individuals who pose real threats," the Senators said. "Others should be given a pathway to earn legal status by registering with the government, paying dues, and undergoing background checks."

Meanwhile, Chicago has witnessed a wave of raids in recent days, as the Trump administration ramped up enforcement of its immigration policies, even approving the use of military aircraft for deportation operations.

Congressman John Garamendi called the situation "deeply alarming."

In a related development, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said that India would cooperate with the United States in taking back undocumented Indian nationals.