• ICE has launched nationwide raids targeting criminal illegal aliens as part of the Trump administration’s strategy to address illegal immigration and public safety threats.
• The operations prioritize apprehending individuals with criminal records or those posing risks to communities, with every ICE office participating across the country.
• Sanctuary cities like Chicago, which defy federal immigration enforcement, are primary targets, with warnings of legal, financial and enforcement consequences for non-compliance.
• Critics argue the policies have humanitarian and financial costs, but officials emphasize national security and public safety as top priorities.
• The raids are part of broader efforts to strengthen border security, including deploying military personnel, targeting cartels and reviving stricter immigration enforcement policies.

Border Czar Tom Homan has announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have launched raids targeting criminal illegal aliens nationwide.

The raids are part of a broader strategy to address what the administration of President Donald Trump describes as a crisis of illegal immigration and its associated dangers.

Homan, a seasoned immigration enforcement official, emphasized that ICE teams have been directed to prioritize public safety threats, focusing on apprehending individuals with criminal records or those who pose a risk to communities.

These operations are not limited to specific regions but are being conducted across the country, with every ICE office actively participating in the enforcement efforts. (Related: House passes bill targeting DEPORTATION of illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes against women and children.)

The initiative comes as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration, which include measures such as withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy. These policies aim to curb illegal immigration, deter human trafficking and prevent the exploitation of the United States’ immigration laws by individuals seeking to evade legal processes.

Cities like Chicago, which have openly defied federal immigration enforcement by declaring themselves sanctuary cities, are among the primary targets of these raids. Homan’s visit to Chicago in December served as a warning to local leaders about the consequences of non-compliance with federal mandates. The administration has made it clear that cities refusing to cooperate with ICE will face legal and financial repercussions, as well as increased enforcement activity within their jurisdictions.

Critics of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, including Democratic lawmakers and left-leaning media outlets, have raised concerns about the cost and humanitarian impact of mass deportations. However, Homan and other officials have countered these arguments by stressing the importance of national security and public safety.

“What price do you put on our national security?” Homan asked in an interview, underscoring the administration’s belief that the safety of American citizens must take precedence over the interests of those who have violated U.S. immigration laws.

Trump cracking down on federal open borders policies

The raids are part of a broader effort to address the consequences of what the Trump administration calls “open border policies” under previous administrations. Homan has pointed to the loss of American lives and the influx of illegal immigrants with criminal or terrorist backgrounds as key reasons for the crackdown. By targeting individuals who pose a direct threat to public safety, the administration aims to restore order and deter future illegal immigration.

In addition to the raids, the Trump administration has taken several other steps to strengthen border security and enforce immigration laws. These include deploying military personnel to the southern border, designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and suspending refugee admissions until policies align with U.S. interests.

The administration has also revoked a memo passed by the previous administration that restricted immigration enforcement in so-called “sensitive” locations such as schools, hospitals and churches, now allowing ICE agents to operate with greater flexibility.

Watch as Tom Homan says, “We’re going to take the handcuffs off ICE.”

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Sources include:

YourNews.com

CBC.ca

HindustanTimes.com

Brighteon.com