In a swift and decisive move, United States authorities have arrested 538 undocumented migrants and deported hundreds more in a large-scale operation, just days into President Donald Trump’s second tenure.
This action is part of Trump’s promised crackdown on illegal immigration, which was a central theme of his election campaign.
According to White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt’s X post on Friday, “The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals.
“The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept.”
The deportation operation involved military aircraft and was carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
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However, the operation has raised concerns, with Newark city mayor, Ras J. Baraka stating that ICE agents “raided a local establishment, detaining undocumented residents as well as citizens, without producing a warrant.”
The US Congress has also approved a bill to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects, further solidifying Trump’s tough stance on immigration.
This development comes as Trump has signed executive orders declaring a “national emergency” at the southern border and deploying more troops to the area.
The administration has vowed to deport “criminal aliens” and overhaul the US entry system.
via: Information Nigeria
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