In The Media

Attorney Deron Smallcomb provides expert immigration commentary on national television and leading news outlets.

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All Appearances

17 national media appearances covering immigration policy, asylum, deportation, and border security

Dr. Phil
February 20, 2026

What You're Not Being Told About Immigration

Deron breaks down what the media gets wrong about the immigration system — and what actually needs to change.

Dr. Phil
December 21, 2025

Building a Fair Immigration System: Merit, Work & Asylum

Why merit-based immigration, work visas, and asylum reform all need to work together — not against each other.

Dr. Phil Podcast
December 21, 2025

Immigration, Borders & Reality: What Politicians Won't Say

A frank conversation about what's actually happening at the border versus the political narratives on both sides.

Dr. Phil
December 20, 2025

Merit-Based Immigration Could Fix America's Labor Crisis

How a points-based system would fill critical labor shortages while maintaining security — a model that works in Canada and Australia.

Dr. Phil Podcast
December 20, 2025

The System Is Broken — But America Still Needs Immigrants

Deron explains why enforcement alone won't fix immigration and why legal pathways matter for the economy.

Newsmax
November 1, 2025

Asylum Backlogs, Border Security & What Needs to Change

Live debate on Newsmax about the immigration court backlog, border enforcement gaps, and realistic solutions.

The Daily Signal
October 20, 2025

Inside the Immigration System: An Attorney's Perspective

Deron joins Tony Kinnett to discuss what he sees daily as an immigration attorney — the good, the broken, and what reform should look like.

MLG Analysis
April 1, 2025

The 1798 Alien Enemies Act: When Old Laws Meet Modern Deportation

How a 227-year-old wartime law is being used for modern immigration enforcement — and the legal problems that creates.

MLG Analysis
March 26, 2025

How Sanctuary City Policies Backfire on the People They Protect

Why sanctuary policies often create more problems than they solve — and what actually works to protect immigrant communities.

Merit TV
March 11, 2025

Deportation of Alleged Hamas-Linked Green Card Holder: Legal Analysis

Breaking down the legal authority, due process questions, and precedent set by deporting a permanent resident over alleged terror ties.

Merit Street News
February 26, 2025

ICE Enforcement Surge: What It Means for Immigrant Families

Deron discusses the ramping-up of interior enforcement operations and the real-world impact on families with mixed immigration status.

Dr. Phil / Merit TV
January 26, 2025

Immigration Deep Dive: Asylum, Enforcement & the Path Forward

Extended segment covering the asylum crisis, enforcement failures, and what a functional immigration system would actually look like.

Merit Street News
November 20, 2024

Sanctuary Cities Under Fire: Legal and Political Fallout

Post-election analysis of sanctuary city policies and how enforcement priorities are shifting under the new administration.

Merit Street News
November 15, 2024

What Trump's Win Means for Immigration Policy

Morning show analysis of expected immigration policy changes, enforcement priorities, and what families should prepare for.

News Interview
July 9, 2024

Biden's Immigration Relief: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Deron explains the Parole in Place program for spouses of U.S. citizens — eligibility requirements, timeline, and what it means for families.

News Interview
June 5, 2024

Biden's Executive Order to Close the Border: Legal Analysis

Breaking down the legal authority behind the executive order, what it actually changes at the border, and its impact on asylum seekers.

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