Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd district since 2023, has expressed her views on immigration enforcement and national security through a series of tweets. Scholten, who resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds a BA from Gordon College and a JD from the University of Maryland.

On January 24, 2025, Scholten addressed the enforcement of immigration laws in the United States. She stated that while America has the right to enforce these laws, "HOW we do it matters." She emphasized that "ICE is required to follow the law," highlighting that racial profiling remains illegal. "Let's be clear, America has the right to enforce our immigration laws, but HOW we do it matters. ICE is required to follow the law, and racial profiling is still illegal."

In another tweet posted on the same day at 16:21:32 UTC, Scholten referenced past events in Grand Rapids during former President Trump's first term. She asserted that similar patterns were not tolerated then and would not be accepted now. "We've seen a fact pattern like this play out here in Grand Rapids during the first Trump term. We didn't stand for it then, and we won't stand for it this time."

Later on January 24 at 18:37:36 UTC, Scholten expressed concern over actions by President Trump that could endanger former officials from his previous administration. She underscored that all Americans deserve protection from foreign threats regardless of political affiliation. "No matter our politics, Americans facing threats from foreign countries deserve to be protected. I’m concerned by this move by President Trump that puts former officials from his first administration at risk."