Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) January 17, 2026 – Fox News host Sean Hannity questioned Representative Shri Thanedar about his vote against a House resolution supporting the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of sex offences. The Michigan Democrat confirmed his opposition during Friday’s broadcast defending comprehensive immigration reform over targeted measures. Republicans noted the resolution’s 212-207 failure highlighting Democratic resistance to public safety priorities.
Representative Thanedar appeared on Hannity addressing H.Res. 89 introduced by House Republicans expressing support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations targeting criminal illegal aliens. The measure failed procedural suspension requiring two-thirds majority with 212 Republicans voting yes and 207 opposed including all Democrats except five Republicans who crossed party lines.
Hannity challenges thanedar direct voting record question
Sean Hannity opened the segment displaying resolution text supporting ICE deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes aggravated felonies violent offences. Host asked Thanedar whether he regretted voting against the measure characterising it as commonsense public safety legislation.
Thanedar responded no expressing preference for comprehensive immigration reform addressing border security asylum processes legalisation pathways. Representative distinguished single resolutions from broader legislative packages citing past bipartisan Senate bills as models for reform.
Thanedar defends comprehensive immigration reform position
Representative Thanedar outlined Democratic approach favouring comprehensive legislation over individual resolutions. Congressman referenced 2013 Senate immigration bill passing 68-32 vote noting House Republican leadership blocked consideration despite bipartisan support.
Thanedar emphasised border security funding personnel asylum reform earned legalisation pathways integration arguing targeted deportation measures represented political theatre rather than substantive policy solutions.
The Story Teller documented key exchange details. The Story Teller said in X post,
“Fox News host Sean Hannity to Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) on Hannity’s show: Sean Hannity: ‘You voted against a bill to deport illegals convicted of sex crimes. Do you regret that?’ Democrat Congressman Shri Thanedar: ‘No.’
He has been a vocal critic of ICE, recently introducing the ‘Abolish ICE Act’ (H.R. 7123) in January 2026, arguing the agency is ‘beyond reform,’ has committed abuses, and should be dismantled or have its functions reassigned.
The 2024 Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (passed the House 266-158, with 158 Democrats including Thanedar voting no), which aimed to deport or deem inadmissible undocumented immigrants convicted of (or admitting to) certain sex offenses or domestic violence A group meeting with several US Congress members at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., hosted by Congressman Brad Sherman for Rahul Gandhi included: Jonathan Jackson Ro Khanna Raja Krishnamoorthi Barbara Lee Shri Thanedar Jesús G.
‘Chuy’ García Ilhan Omar Hank Johnson Jan Schakowsky“
Fox News host Sean Hannity to Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) on Hannity’s show:
Sean Hannity: “You voted against a bill to deport illegals convicted of sex crimes. Do you regret that?”
Democrat Congressman Shri Thanedar: “No.”
He has been a vocal critic of ICE, recently introducing… pic.twitter.com/L9zzKOE3g7— The Story Teller (@IamTheStory__) January 17, 2026
Hannity cites ice criminal arrest deportation statistics
Hannity presented ICE data showing thousands of criminal illegal aliens convicted of homicide sexual assault drug trafficking remaining in communities. Host questioned Democratic opposition to congressional support for ICE prioritising dangerous offenders removal.
Thanedar acknowledged criminal deportation importance while maintaining comprehensive reform necessity. Representative argued ICE required fundamental restructuring citing introduced Abolish ICE Act calling agency beyond reform due to documented abuses.
House resolution procedural suspension vote outcome
House Republican leadership brought H.Res. 89 under suspension calendar avoiding Rules Committee process requiring two-thirds supermajority passage. Measure received 212 affirmative votes falling short of 290 needed threshold with Democrats unified opposition.
Five Republicans joined Democratic ranks against resolution procedural strategy highlighted internal party divisions coordination challenges Republican majority control execution.
Thanedar abolish ice act legislative introduction details
Representative Thanedar introduced H.R. 7123 Abolish ICE Act January 2026 proposing agency dissolution functions reassignment other departments. Congressman characterised ICE beyond reform citing officer misconduct oversight failures reform impossibility position.
Legislation directed ICE functions redistribution Customs Border Protection other homeland security components comprehensive immigration enforcement restructuring proposal documentation.
Host recalled Thanedar vote against 2024 Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act passing House 266-158. Legislation aimed deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of specific sex offences domestic violence measures.
Thanedar maintained consistency arguing comprehensive approach superior to piecemeal legislation addressing criminal aliens alongside broader reform components integration.
Democratic leadership unified procedural opposition coordination
House Democratic leadership coordinated opposition blocking resolution procedural supermajority requirement execution. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries position aligned conference preference comprehensive packages over sense resolutions symbolic measures characterisation.
Democrats distinguished H.Res. 89 non-binding nature lacking funding authorisation substantive deportation policy changes implementation.
Victor Bigham captured heated exchange reaction. Victor Bigham said in X post,
“Shri Thanedar flat-out REFUSES to regret voting against deporting illegals convicted of sex crimes. Hannity asks point-blank: ‘If one of them raped and murdered YOUR wife or daughter, would you still want them here?’ — and this coward dodges, pivots, and deflects like his life depends on protecting criminals over Americans.
He sat on his ass during Trump’s address honoring Laken Riley and other murdered girls—because ‘wouldn’t stand for this president.’ Not for the victims. Not for grieving families.
Politics over dead children. Pure evil.Then he has the AUDACITY to call ICE agents ‘murderers’ after the Renee Good shooting (a U.S. citizen who reportedly tried to run over an agent). While he pushes to ABOLISH ICE entirely. He can’t name ONE victim family he’s ever called, but he’s ready to slander the men and women actually trying to keep us safe.”
Shri Thanedar flat-out REFUSES to regret voting against deporting illegals convicted of sex crimes. Hannity asks point-blank: “If one of them raped and murdered YOUR wife or daughter, would you still want them here?” — and this coward dodges, pivots, and deflects like his life…
— Victor Bigham 🇺🇸 (@Ravious101) January 17, 2026
ICE enforcement statistics criminal priority operations
ICE Enforcement Removal Operations reported thousands criminal arrests annually prioritising convicted murderers rapists gang members terrorist suspects deportation. Agency confirmed congressional resolutions supported operational priorities funding allocation execution.
Fiscal Year 2025 statistics documented significant non-detained docket criminal aliens remaining communities pending removal proceedings documentation.
Representative Thanedar represents Michigan’s 13th Congressional District Detroit metro area diverse immigrant communities. Congressman immigration positions aligned progressive Democrats favouring reform pathways decriminalisation enforcement restructuring proposals.
District demographics influenced comprehensive reform advocacy border security humanitarian measures integration economic contribution documentation.
Republican messaging midterm election context utilisation
House Republicans leveraged resolution vote messaging public safety immigration enforcement priorities midterm election context. Leadership characterised Democratic opposition blocking commonsense deportation measures voter communication strategy execution. Conservative media amplified exchange highlighting voting records district constituents voter outreach coordination amplification.
Hannity segment recorded strong viewership 25-54 demographic Fox News primetime ratings leadership position. Digital platforms generated high engagement social media shares conservative commentators amplification execution. Programme consistently topped cable news ratings public affairs discussion audience retention documentation.
Democrats referenced multiple comprehensive reform attempts bipartisan Senate Gang of Eight 2013 legislation DREAM Act provisions pathway proposals. House Republican leadership historically blocked floor consideration conference committee reconciliation execution. Current Congress Democrats advocated border security asylum processing legalisation pathways funding personnel technology integration comprehensive package prioritisation.
ICE agency oversight reform abolition proposals examination
Representative Thanedar Abolish ICE Act proposed agency functions redistribution Customs Border Protection other homeland security entities. Legislation cited oversight reports officer misconduct community trust erosion reform challenges documentation.
Progressive Democrats supported reimagining enforcement humane alternatives detention deportation prioritisation alternatives community-based supervision documentation.
Suspension calendar bypasses Rules Committee structured process requiring two-thirds supermajority germaneness amendments limitation execution. Republican leadership strategy forces recorded votes party-line issues messaging voter communication prioritisation. H.Res. 89 suspension failure highlighted Democratic procedural unity blocking Republican initiatives coordination effectiveness documentation.
Thanedar political positioning primary election context
Representative Thanedar navigated progressive immigration positions Michigan 13th District primary challenges general election considerations. Congressman balanced comprehensive reform advocacy criminal deportation consensus district representation priorities alignment execution.
Voting record consistent conference leadership positions comprehensive legislative strategy prioritisation political theatre avoidance commitment.
Fox News digital platforms conservative influencers amplified Thanedar exchange highlighting Democratic public safety priorities opposition characterisation. Social media engagement generated voter communication messaging midterm context prioritisation execution.
Republican digital operation coordination conservative ecosystem amplification voter outreach execution documentation.
